Trailblazers Walk: Swallow Cliff Woods South *Meet at Forty Acre Woods*

119th St, east of S La Grange Rd,Palos Park IL 60464

29 October, 2022

Description

The Yellow Trail - the trail we will be primarily walking - was rated the best trail in Illinois by Backpacker Magazine. The walk will take approximately 2 hours and will be 3-4 miles in length, depending on the group size and fitness levels. Be assured that we'll cater to the group's needs. During the walk, we'll cover the following topics, among others: The geologic formation of the area Leave no trace ethics Local flora and fauna Some of the history of the Swallow Cliff Forest Preserve (did you know there was a ski jump there?) Challenge level: Intermediate hiking pace Parking/Meeting location: At 40 Acre Woods parking lot (1/4 mile East of LaGrange Rd. off of 119th Street) What to bring/wear: Water, sunscreen, comfortable clothing/shoe, mosquito/tick repellent, and rain poncho if needed. Meet your volunteer guide: Bruce's love of the outdoors has led him to visit every state in the union (multiple times) and explored all 62 of our National Parks. He has also hiked the trails of Swallow Cliff Woods for over 42 years. This event is free, but please register to secure your spot. If you have any questions about this walk or the Trailblazers Walking Series, contact Sydney Armstead, Engagement Program Manager, at [email protected].