What we’re about
This meetup group is for hikers of all experience levels who are looking to see new places and try new things. This provides a chance for people to make new friends through a shared love for the outdoors.
The hikes will be around the Chicago and Suburban area and occasionally Wisconsin.
There is no charge for any hike and no donations. Some hikes have an entrance fee to State parks in WI or WI Ice Age Trail. We do not pay for this. Overnight campground fees, overnight lodging and shared transportation when people carpool are also your own costs.
The meetup event will detail such costs in advance especially if a WI fee is involved.
Hikes range from 3 to 12 miles and pace of 3mph or a little under. All ages welcome!
There are no requirements for attendance just rsvp if you want to go on a hike that day.
The events in this group will always be cross posted with https://www.meetup.com/chicagoland-trailblazers-hiking-group/ as an outreach to members in other geographic areas since we hike all over. This enables us to reach members of further away communities.
All rules/policies specified in https://www.meetup.com/chicagoland-trailblazers-hiking-group/ also apply to this group.
Group History
This meetup group had a broader scope which included far more weekend camping trips and other outdoor activities. Day hikes in Illinois were previously not part of what this group did.