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    Third Annual Windy City Winter Hang Jan 6,7,8

    Here is the official sign up for the Windy City Winter Hang!

    Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...JCu2kQ1pQ/edit

    What is it? Blustery cold and windy temps kept at bay with fire, friends, food, and feathers alongside the I&M Canal near McKinley Woods in Channahon, IL.

    Trails are good for pulks

    How do I get there? For those who are new and coming out for the first time, the site we frequent is like 3.2 miles from Channahon State Park, from the parking,lot, walk up to the trail by the lock tenders house, turn left, (kinda southwest direction), hike over the bridge, go thru the tunnel to a small parking lot, proceed through that onto the trail. it will be blacktop for about the first mile, then changes to crushed limestone, continue on the trail, pass up the bridge that takes you into McKinley woods, past the gazebo on the river, then watch for a take off from the trail that goes to the left, there is an old CCC 3 sided log shelter with a fire place, a brick pit outhouse, no water pump. there is a well pump in McKinley, . i always filter that well water before i drink it just to be on the safe side. there are several fire rings around the site if you don't want to use the one in the shelter. you can not leave your vehicle in McKinley woods over night, but Channahon is OK. Watch out for the raccoon s, they raid the trash can on a regular basis, the little darlings. there is a 6 dollar a night camping fee and no parking fee at Channahon state park. If you choose to bring a lot of gear or firewood, you can park in McKinley lower lot, bring stuff to the I&M site , then go back and move your vehicle to Channahon.

    Food will be shared on Friday Night and Saturday Night potluck style. Bring a quantity that is reasonable as a side. There is always left overs. All other meals will be on your own.

    Fees: $6/person/night. Bring cash, there is no one paying ahead of time. The ranger will find you (or not).
    Last edited by BananaHammock; 11-17-2016 at 12:54.
    Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.

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    The campsite is located at 41.385816, -88.245399.
    I have stayed here several times.
    It is a really nice site.
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    http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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    Senior Member BananaHammock's Avatar
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    Spreadsheet is up!
    Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.

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    im on it wooohoooo

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    Me toooo........

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    Me too most likely.

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    I just thought of a good theme for Saturday nights dinner and am still open to suggestions for Friday. Saturday: Italian Ice Night. There will be ice so we just have to bring the Italian! That could be pasta, soups, breads, pizza, gnocchi, or any other Italian inspired foods. I know I'm excited
    Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.

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    A tentative yes for me. I need to find some better insulation.

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    I'm in! Looking forward to starting off 2017 right. I ordered myself a few new christmas presents this year. Hopefully they come in by then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harleyfatboy316 View Post
    A tentative yes for me. I need to find some better insulation.
    I have extras you could double down with. So do most others at this hang
    Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.

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