Illinois · Hiking

Red Trail

2.0 mi
loop
749 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Red Trail is a 2-mile loop hike in Illinois, about 1.5 miles from the town of Pecatonica. The trail is rated easy, and it sits at nearly the same elevation throughout, with a high point of 749 feet and a low of 738 feet. The climb is minimal, with no elevation gain to speak of, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.15 miles in, with a grade of 11 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. For a change of pace, Rock Run, a canoeing spot, lies about 5.6 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Red 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

      28° / 11°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 15°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 39°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 18°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Freeport Waste Wtp, IL, 11.9 mi away at 750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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