Illinois · Hiking

Green Unpaved Trail

0.8 mi
one way
11 ft
climb
653 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun
best months

Green Unpaved Trail is a short, easy hike in Illinois, about 0.75 miles long and rising just 11 feet from its low point of 633 feet to a high of 653 feet. It is a point-to-point route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, with a 5% grade. The nearest town is Fullersburg, about half a mile away. The trail is unpaved and not wheelchair accessible. Bikes are allowed, but horses are not. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 73°F in May and 80°F in September, while July highs average about 90°F. The Purple Paved Trail and the Orange Unpaved Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away, and the Yellow Unpaved Trail is about 0.4 miles off. The North Island Loop Trail is roughly 1.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Green Unpaved Trail

    Best months: April, June and September–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

      33° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Little Red School Hse, IL, 8 mi away at 715 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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