Illinois · Hiking

Tan West Single Track

1.6 mi
one way
78 ft
climb
723 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

Tan West Single Track is a short, easy hike in Pulaski Woods, a regional agency land unit in Illinois. The route is about 1.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 78 feet, and it is rated easy. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The start sits at roughly 711 feet, and the high point is about 723 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 80°F, while July averages about 90°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Yellow East Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Green East Single Track is about 0.3 mile away, and Black Unpaved Trail is about 0.4 mile away. Canyon Creek Falls Walls, a climbing area, is about 6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Tan West Single Track

    Best months: April, June and September–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

      33° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 39°

      12 wet

    5. May

      73° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 63°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Little Red School Hse, IL, 0.6 mi away at 715 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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