Illinois · Hiking

Morrison-Rockwood Trail

0.9 mi
round trip
121 ft
climb
682 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The Morrison-Rockwood Trail is a short, easy hike in southern Illinois, about a mile from the town of Unionville. The route is an out-and-back of roughly 1.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 120 feet. The trail is nearly flat, with the steepest stretch coming around the half-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 3 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Morrison show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, with lows near 50°F in both months. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging about 29°F. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick outing. Paddlers can pair it with Rock Creek, about 5 miles away, or Cattail Creek, roughly 9.5 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Morrison-Rockwood Trail

    Best months: April–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° / 12°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 16°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 37°

      10 wet

    5. May

      71° / 49°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 59°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 39°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 28°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 18°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Morrison, IL, 2.4 mi away at 632 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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