The River to River Trail Society announces its 10^th public hike of the 2025 spring hiking season on May 3^rd. Hiking: Horse Creek Trail (Alexander County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a very difficult loop hike for experienced hikers, very hilly, approximately 6 miles in length, 3.5 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 708-471-7500 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Horse Creek Trailhead. This hike is intended for people in very good health who have done some hiking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snacks. No dogs please. Horse Creek will need to be crossed numerous times and if it has rained hiker’s shoes or boots may become wet when crossing the creek. Rocks may have to be walked when crossing the creek. The McClure Quadrangle Topo map can be used for tracking this hike if using the Avenza App. For a map to the meeting location at the Horse Creek Trailhead click this blue link Horse Creek Trailhead TR 220  and a map will open up, and then click the Directions button and a driving map will be created which will allow you to plan your driving directions to the meeting area. Prior to participating in any hikes, the River to River Trail Society requests that all hikers read the 2023 Trail Society Waiver which can be found on the River to River website at the following link River to River Trail Society Information and then sign off on this waiver prior to the beginning of the hike. A copy of the waiver will be at the Horse Creek Trailhead meeting area for your signature.