Illinois · Hiking

Cadiz

2.0 mi
round trip
197 ft
climb
714 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Cadiz open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Cadiz, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cadiz is a 2-mile out-and-back hike in the Hidden Springs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, set at an elevation of about 670 feet. The trail rises to 714 feet, with a total climb of 197 feet and a steep section near the start, and is rated easy. Horses are allowed, and the trail's natural surface makes it a good ride, while biking is not permitted. The trip takes about an hour and can be done year-round. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Rosiclare put May highs around 75°F and October highs around 69°F, with July and August peaking near 86°F. The Adt - Illinois (South) - J - Seg 1 trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Rim Rock Recreational Trail is about a mile off. Camp Cadiz Campground sits about 2.5 miles away, and Little Eagle Creek offers canoeing roughly 4 miles from the trail.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Cadiz

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 22°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 25°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 33°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      75° / 53°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 63°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 43°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 26°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosiclare 5nw, IL, 10.5 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.