The River-to-River Trail Society announces its sixth guided hike of the Spring, 2022 hiking season, on Saturday, April 9, at Piney Creek ravine Natural Area, on the border between Jackson and Randolph Counties. The hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of about five miles, and is of moderate difficulty.  Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please.

     Hikers should meet at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of state routes 4 and 151, in Ava, Illinois. For information or directions, call (708) 471-7500.