The River-to-River Trail Society announces its third guided hike of the Fall, 2018 hiking season, on Saturday, October 20, in the North Benham Ridge area of Pope County. The hike is free and open to the public. This hike will be along a figure 8 trail, with the first half being about 4 miles and the second half being 2.25 miles. This hike will be of moderate difficulty featuring some hill climbs. Hikers who wish to do so will be able to cut the hike short after the first loop. The hike is intended for people in good health who have done some hiking.  Boots or sturdy shoes and hiking sticks are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. No dogs, please.

Hikers will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Herod Post office, on Route 34, in Herod, Illinois. For information or directions, call (618) 499-2337.