IL > THE WINDY CITY WINTER HAMMOCK HANG

**Geck0** · 12-15-2014, 09:56

Subscribing. How long of a trek in is it?

**Gallo** · 12-15-2014, 11:18

Originally Posted by Geck0

Subscribing. How long of a trek in is it?

3 miles

**skiwag** · 12-15-2014, 11:24

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.

**Geck0** · 12-15-2014, 12:22

Okay, it's on the calendar. Will have to get a little closer before really committing.
I really need to get out. :-)

**Just Bill** · 12-16-2014, 13:29

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.

**Gallo** · 12-16-2014, 15:21

Originally Posted by Just Bill

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.

There is a camp site just west of McKinley on left about 5 too 10 min walk has a nice bathroom and shelter with fireplace very nice

**Kingsnake** · 12-17-2014, 09:38

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?

**Gallo** · 12-17-2014, 18:42

Originally Posted by Kingsnake

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.