Saturday April 12, 2025 Hike Summary

This morning, 22 hikers, with a few arriving late, because of flooded roads, gathered at the North end of Snake road, in Union county, to be led by Shawn Gossman. We took the group picture 1st thing, because some hikers would have a different pace, stopping to look for and take pictures of wildflowers and seek any possible moving critters. There were quite a few other people out for the day doing the same thing..out to see what they could find and for the exercise. The temps were just a tad on the cool side, and no animal/amphibian movement was observed. There were plenty of tadpoles and other things swimming in the small ponds of water close to the road. We also observed the damage to a stretch of the road that the recent torrential rains had created. Several marveled at the limestone bluffs on the east edge of the roadway, and explored at the base of those bluffs to seek out any possible wildlife movement, but, alas, none was found. The day was bright & sunny, just plainly a good day to the outside. 

Next week’s hike, on Saturday April 19th, will be meeting at Stoneface in Southern Saline county, to be led by Gillum Ferguson. 

Until then, “See ya’ll On the Trail”. 

Saturday, April 12, 2025 Hike Announcement

The River to River Trail Society announces its 7th public hike of the 2025 spring hiking season on April 12th. Hiking: Snake Road (Union County). This hike is free and open to the public. This will be an easy hike out and back approximately 6 miles in length 4 hours hiking time. The leader of this hike can be reached at 618-694-7034 for more information. Hikers should meet at 10:00 am at the LaRue Pine Hills North Parking Lot. 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. This hike is along a rock road and a narrow stream of water may be flowing across the road in one area. For a map to the meeting location at the  LaRue Pine Hills North Parking Lot click this blue link LaRue Pine Hills Parking Area 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 LaRue Pine Hills North meeting area for your signature.