Here is the official sign up for the Windy City Winter Hang!
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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.
Directions are here.
Trails are good for pulks if there is snow.
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.
Meals: Friday night meal is BYOM (Bring your own meat!). There will be a fire setup for cooking whatever meat you got. Food will be shared on Saturday Night potluck style. Bring a quantity that is reasonable. There is always left overs. All other meals will be on your own.
Fees: $6/person/night + firewood donations (We will buy a half face cord of oak). Bring cash, there is no one paying ahead of time. The ranger will find you (or not).
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