The River to River Trail Society announces its 2nd public hike of the 2026 Fall hiking season on October 24th.  Hiking: North Pounds Hollow Loop/Pounds Hollow Arch. This hike is free and open to the public. This will be a moderately difficult hike, approximately 5 miles in length, 4 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618- 663-0384 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the Thacker Hollow Road. For a map to the meeting location click the link, then click Directions. 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. Check the post on the River to River Trail Society website www.rivertorivertrail.net for this current week’s hike information. Prior to participating in any hikes, the River to River Trail Society requests that hikers read the Trail Society Waiver which can be found on the website at the following link https://rivertorivertrail.net/ under the Society Information tab. The waiver will be at the beginning of the hike.