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The southwest suburbs are full of wonderful forest preserves, parks and natural areas. I spend a lot of time walking/hiking in them, and I'm sure there are others of you who are retired, working part-time, between jobs or whatever who like to get some outdoor exercise during the week. Let's get together and do some walking!
We usually hike on Tuesday mornings for 1-2 hours, usually between 3 and 5 miles, at a moderate pace. Coffee or lunch afterwards is often an option. Hikes may also be scheduled on other days of the week, along with occasional longer outings to places further away. We may or may not hike year-round, depending on the severity of the weather.
Dogs are not permitted on this group's hikes, unless a special exception is requested and granted or a special "dog-friendly" hike is announced. Several of the places we frequently hike are nature preserves that don't allow dogs. Also, I think it might slow down the group or cause problems if several people bring dogs. Thanks for your cooperation.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Hike Arrowhead Lake to Rubio Woods and return - 5 miles or lessArrowhead Lake, Orland Park, IL
This Friday, the 4th of July, morning hike is in place of our normal Thursday evening stroll.
When this hike starts, it is predicted to be about 88 degrees, going up to 91. It will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain, so bring some rain gear just in case. You might also consider sunblock, a hat, water, and bug spray.
Arrowhead Lake to Rubio Woods and return is an even 5 miles. This is always a crowd-pleaser. This is a wide paved trail, so if you wish to do less mileage, you may turn around at any time, and it is impossible to get lost.
Please ignore the map pin and drive to the very end of the parking lot across from beautiful Arrowhead Lake.
Trail map at: FPCC-Tinley-Creek-Trail-Map-10-15.pdf (fpdcc.com)
Southwest Zone Map - Forest Preserves of Cook County (fpdcc.com)
