October 27, 2019 Hike Summary written by Bill Gilmour

The group did an 8 mile hike around the west half of Ferne Clyffe State Park. The group drove to the R2R trail head on Happy Hollow Road and left a few vehicles and then proceeded over to Cedar Grove church. From the church they hiked uphill to the climbing area bluff and looked for remnants of an old school that was in the area. After exploring the 80′ bluff the went to the top to a great overlook. Then they hiked over to Bork’s Falls and explored the Bobcat loop in route where they broke for lunch. After lunch the group head explored a short bluff near the falls and then followed the R2R trail back to the trailhead where they left the first vehicles.

The group did an 8 mile hike around the west half of Ferne Clyffe State Park. The group drove to the R2R trail head on Happy Hollow Road and left a few vehicles and then proceeded over to Cedar Grove church. From the church they hiked uphill to the climbing area bluff and looked for remnants of an old school that was in the area. After exploring the 80′ bluff the went to the top to a great overlook. Then they hiked over to Bork’s Falls and explored the Bobcat loop in route where they broke for lunch. Along the Bobcat loop trail they explored a small bluff line and the old farm equipment along the trail. After lunch the group head explored a short bluff near the falls and then followed the R2R trail back to the trailhead where they left the first vehicles. It was a great day for a hike and the lady bugs were out in force when everyone got back to there vehicles at the church.

Saturday, November 2, 2019 Hike Announcement

The River-to-River Trail Society announces its fifth guided hike of the Fall, 2019 season on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The hike will be on part of the Cedar Lake Trail in Jackson County. This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of about three miles, of moderate difficulty, and is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Because this hike will be during bow hunting season, hikers should consider wearing an item of blaze orange clothing. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please.

    Hikers should meet at 10:30 a.m. at the parking lot at the eastern end of Boat Dock Road, which runs east off Route 127, ten miles south of Murphysboro and twelve miles north of Jonesboro, Illinois. For information or directions, call (618) 549-0372.