Illinois · Hiking

Daisy Cutter

0.7 mi
loop
39 ft
climb
787 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Daisy Cutter is a short, easy loop hike in Seth B Atwood Park in Illinois, on land managed by a regional agency. The trail is about 0.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of about 40 feet from a low point of 708 feet to a high of 787 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.7 miles in, with a 10% grade. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rockford show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with lows near 50°F in both months. Several other short hikes sit right around the park. Whiz Bang and Blackhawk are each about 0.1 mile away, and Founder's 56 is about 0.4 mile off. Paved Path is roughly 8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Daisy Cutter

    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° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 64°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 53°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, IL, 2 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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