Illinois · Hiking

North Loop Trail

1.3 mi
loop
23 ft
climb
810 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

North Loop Trail is a short, easy loop in Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve 2, a regional agency-managed preserve in Illinois. The trail is about 1.3 miles long and sits at roughly 794 feet, with a high point of 810 feet and a low of 763 feet. The climb is flat, with a total gain of 23 feet and a loss of 82 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.19 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, while July peaks near 84°F and January highs sit around 31°F. Blackberry Creek, a canoeing spot about 5.6 miles away, and the East Loop Trail, a hike about 6.4 miles away, are the closest nearby options.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit North Loop Trail

    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

      31° / 15°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 49°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 52°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 21°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chicago Aurora Muni Ap, IL, 7.3 mi away at 710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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