Subscribing. How long of a trek in is it?
Subscribing. How long of a trek in is it?
It's the easiest 3.1 miles you will ever do. This is a completely flat, crushed limestone path for most of the distance. The scenery is pretty nice though - river on one side, canal on the other. Some wildlife to be seen - early evening deer or eagles in the morning. Though the raccoons seem to have disappeared for the winter, thankfully. It's also a pretty nice campsite right along the river with plenty of nice hang spots.
Okay, it's on the calendar. Will have to get a little closer before really committing.
I really need to get out. :-)
Where do you guys go?
That first camp west of McKinley on the I&M trail?
Sounds about right for 3 miles or so, I think it's just before the dam/spillway.
I am going to do my best to make it as well. I would not be able to get there until Saturday morning however. As we get closer I am going to need to get some info on a good drop off location. My gear is good, but really bulky. I have read before, that there is a place I could pull up and drop my gear off before I go park elsewhere and hike in?
words from a wise man you cant drive directly to the site but you can get to within a few blocks of it via McKinley woods forest preserve. There you can park and go over the bridge to the trail , continue southwest ( turn right) a few blocks to the site. Cars are not allowed to be parked at McKinley woods over night. Overnight parking is allowed at Channahon state park, which is a 3 mile walk in , and at Gebhard Woods, which is in Morris . Thats a longer hike in. I have been stopping at Mckinley woods , use my 2 wheel dolly and wheel in firewood and water, then go park at Channahon and hike in or bike in. Hope this info helps.
Last edited by Gallo; 12-17-2014 at 18:47.
Ok the bathroom is nice, but I'd be scared to sit in that shelter Especially if it snowed!
image.jpgwhat you talking about Willis it's a nice little place
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