The River-to-River Trail Society announces its 4^th public hike of the 2023 fall hiking season on Oct. 21^st. Hiking: Salt Peter Cave, 20-person maximum capacity, Reservations Required (Pope County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 5.5 miles in length, 4 hours hiking time. This will be a loop hike. The leaders of this hike can be reached at 618-384-1321 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at Lusk Creek Trailhead on Straight Street. This hike is intended for people in 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. Hikers will need to shuttle to the hiking area due to limited parking. The two groups of hikers will hike in separate directions. There are 9 streams to be crossed, 2 wide 7 narrow. Hikers may need to walk rocks while crossing streams if it has rained. Hiker’s shoes/boots may become wet when crossing streams. For a map to the meeting location of Lusk Creek Trailhead Straight Street click this blue link Lusk Creek Trailhead Straight Street 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 Lusk Creek Trailhead meeting area for your signature.