Trail of Tears Campground
Campground
Campground · 6.2 mi from the trail
Illinois · Rock climbing · Alto Pass · Near Goreville
Phillip's Route
- 5.11
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Phillip's Route open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shawnee National Forest. It doesn't name Phillip's Route, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Boil Water Order at Pharaoh Campground at Garden of the Gods
Agency closure covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
McClure Road Closed
Agency closure covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Lane reduction on bridge near IL Iron Furnace
Agency alert covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Failing Culvert on Oakwood Bottoms Road FSR # 786
Agency alert covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
Trail Segment Closed - Lincoln Memorial
Agency alert covering Shawnee National Forest · USFS · Shawnee National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shawnee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of the hardest climbs catalogued at Quetil Trail Bluff, where routes span 5.6 to 5.11. First ascent by Illinois Climbers Association.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Havisham Bourbon Bar
Bar
On your way back · 1 miIf it rains
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Best time to visit Phillip's Route
Best months: March–May and September–November. 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.
Jan
45° / 25°
9 wet
Feb
50° / 29°
8 wet
Mar
61° / 37°
10 wet
Apr
71° / 46°
11 wet
May
79° / 56°
12 wet
Jun
87° / 65°
9 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
8 wet
Aug
89° / 67°
7 wet
Sep
83° / 59°
7 wet
Oct
73° / 48°
9 wet
Nov
59° / 37°
10 wet
Dec
48° / 30°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Anna 2 Nne, IL, 7.5 mi away at 640 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
