Illinois · Hiking

Oak View Trail

1.0 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
858 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Oak View Trail is a short, easy hike in Illinois, set within Sterne's Woods and covering under a mile. It's a gentle outing, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet and a one-way climb of roughly 6%, which peaks near the end of the route. The trail is about a mile long, and the whole trip takes roughly half an hour, making it an easy add-on to a day spent exploring the woods around here. Bikes are allowed, and horses are not, so plan your trip with that in mind. The trail is open year-round, and late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs near 70°F in May to around 76°F in September. Several other routes lie close by. Va Sterne's Woods Trail is about 0.4 miles away and Moraine View Trail about 0.5 miles. Fen View Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 0.6 miles off, and Kettle View Trail is about 1.2 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Oak View 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° / 13°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 16°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 26°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 40°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 29°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 19°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D, IL, 3.9 mi away at 736 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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