April 24, 2021 – Kinkaid Lake Hiking Summary

Hike leader Bob Mulcahy reported that he lead a courageous group of 5 hikers (including himself) on a five mile hike today in the rain at Kinkaid Lake. All five hikers came prepared to hike in the rain including rain coats. Bob’s plan was to hike out a couple of miles on trail 382 toward the waterfall and then return by bushwhacking back along a ridge farther from the lake. Bob also reported that he didn’t get any photos due to the rain.

Next weeks hike is the last one of the season and at High Knob.

Saturday, May 1, 2021 Hike Announcement

The River-to-River Trail Society announces its eighth and final scheduled hike of the 2021 Spring hiking season, on Saturday, May 1, on Shawnee National Forest Trail 146 in Gallatin County. The hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, about five miles in length, intended for people in good health who have done some walking.  A hiking stick and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack In addition, face masks will be required when gathered together or when passing on the trail.  No dogs, please.

    Hikers should meet at 10:00 a.m. at the parking area atop High Knob, north of Karbers Ridge, Illinois. The access road to High Knob runs through a busy horse camp, so hikers are requested to drive slowly and carefully as they drive through the camp. For information or directions, call (618) 841-4838.