Illinois · Hiking

Cambr Brown Trail

Cambr Brown TrailPhoto: Fuzzy Gerdes, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
4.6 mi
round trip
509 ft
climb
858 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

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Cambr Brown Trail is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 9.3 miles in Paul Douglas Preserve, a regional agency-managed preserve in Illinois. The trail starts at about 817 feet and climbs to a high point of 858 feet, with the steepest stretch at roughly half a mile in, where the grade reaches about 10%. The climb is gentle overall, with a total elevation gain of about 42 feet. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Barrington run to highs around 69°F in May and 72°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 81°F. The Cambr Yellow Trail and Cambr Tan Trail both lie within a mile of Cambr Brown Trail, and the Cambr Orange Trail is about a mile away. For paddling, Salt Creek is roughly 4.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Cambr Brown Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. 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

      29° / 13°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 16°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 26°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 48°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 58°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 63°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 54°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Barrington 3sw, IL, 3.8 mi away at 875 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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