October 7, 2020 – Pyramid State Park – Hiking Summary by Gillam & Vicki Ferguson

Steve Ryder’s hike at Pyramid State Park on Saturday was quite successful. There were fourteen hikers, including Steve. Steve had worked out a very good loop hike, and although there weren’t any bluffs or scenic wonders, it was a nice long walk in the woods on a beautiful day. The hike took just short of four hours, with a lunch break. Pyramid SP is 19,000 acres with lots of lakes and ponds to explore. Not sure of the distance; Steve’s GPS showed 28 miles, so we guessed that a malfunction might have occurred. I don’t see adding this to our regular rotation, but I am glad we have now hiked Illinois’s largest state park. Our first-ever hike in Perry County. And yes, we wore masks anytime we were near others. Thx Steve for leading the hike.

Saturday, October 17, 2020 Hike Announcement

The River-to-River Trail Society announces its second hike of the Fall, 2020 hiking season at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, on Saturday, October 14. The hike is free and open to the public, but because the size of the group is limited for public health reasons, reservations are required. For information and to register call Bob Mulcahy at (708) 471-7500. Boots and hiking sticks are strongly recommended and face masks and social distancing are REQUIRED.  For those unable to attend this hike, the Society will offer five additional hikes on Saturdays through the end of November.