Illinois · Hiking

Coghill Cemetery

3.7 mi
round trip
743 ft
climb
621 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Coghill Cemetery open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Coghill Cemetery, 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.

Coghill Cemetery is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Hidden Springs Ranger District of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, about 3.7 miles long with a total climb of 743 feet. The trail starts and ends at roughly 430 feet and reaches a high point of 621 feet. The steepest stretch comes about a mile in, where the grade reaches 11 percent. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail has a natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 68°F in April to 69°F in October, while July and August average highs near 86°F. The hike is open year-round and takes about 1.5 hours. Camp Cadiz Campground sits just 0.2 miles away, and Rock Creek and Beaver Trail are within about 2 miles. Climbers can find the A: Main Area about 3.6 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Coghill Cemetery

    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, 11.6 mi away at 400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.