Night Hike
Old School Forest Preserve - Saturday November 16, 6-9PM
Please join us for our inaugural night hike at the Old School Forest Preserve! An easy hike for anyone looking to get out, get moving and enjoy the company of their fellow guys. We will hike the solar lighted trails, with a clear night catch some stars and test our eyesight skills in night conditions.
A 2.7-mile loop trail explores woods and prairies and is open for hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. A portion of this loop is part of the Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT). The 1-mile lake loop trail encircles the lake and is open to hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. The interior 1.2-mile gravel trail is open only to foot traffic.
A 1.5-mile roadway trail winds through the preserve offers a special one-way lane popular for biking and in-line skating. It is also open to hikers.
Where am I going?
Old School Forest Preserve
28285 St. Mary's Road
Mettawa, IL 60048
We will meet in the parking lot directly off of St. Mary's Rd.
What do I need?
Bring comfortable shoes or hiking boots. Dress for the weather. If rain is in the forecast, be sure to bring a rain coat or poncho and even water repellant or waterproof footwear. A head lamp or flashlight if you choose. Lastly, your go to hydration source!
What should I expect?
The Old School Forest Preserve is a another great hiking spot for beginner and experienced hikers alike. One of two Lake County Forest Preserve locations with solar lit trails in the fall season.
Total hike distance 1.2 miles
6-9PM