Illinois · Hiking

Independence Park - Trail 4

2.0 mi
round trip
467 ft
climb
700 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Independence Park - Trail 4 is a 2-mile hike in Independence Park, a city-managed park in Illinois. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at about 659 feet, with a high point of 700 feet and a total climb of 467 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.3 miles in, with an 8% grade. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Peoria show May highs around 74°F and October highs around 65°F, while July averages about 86°F. Trail 4A lies about 0.3 miles away. Peoria - Rocky Glen, a climbing area, is about 5.7 miles off, and Meadow Valley Park is about 8.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Independence Park - Trail 4

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      34° / 18°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 42°

      12 wet

    5. May

      74° / 53°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 62°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 66°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 64°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 56°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 44°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 33°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 23°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap, IL, 5.6 mi away at 650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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