A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
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READ ON!This is not an interpretive hike. Forest Preserve staff will be on hand to answer questions and troubleshoot for challenge participants. Those who attend are welcome to hit the trails with others to complete missions and make plans to meet up for future Take It Outside outings. We will meet up rain or shine; if the meetup must be canceled due to severe weather, a message will be sent to participants via the Goosechase app.
Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required. Meet at Hidden Shelter at Hammel Woods — Route 59 Access.
The parking lot and shelter area are accessible. Preserve trails are on paved surfaces over uneven terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.