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Preparing for the ride with a little sushi from Bob
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Jill
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Danny and Mike
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Ellen
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Nancy
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Lauren
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Scott
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Ellen
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Des Plains River
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The View from Here!
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Nancy
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Jodi & Nancy
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Best Shot
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I can't see the forest thru the trees!
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What a path
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That Wind is Blowing Against Us!
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Me
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Scott
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Ahhhh! Lunch!!!
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The Details of the Ride:
Des Plains River Trail - Along the Des Plains River in Lake County.
http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&object_id=160&type=P
Map:
http://www.lcfpd.org/docs/map_22079.pdf
Meeting Place:
Flatlanders Brewery. Lincolnshire, IL Meet on the West side of the
restaurant in the parking lot.
Meeting Time:
10:00 AM Meet
10:30 push off
Directions to Meeting Place:
http://www.flatlanders.com/directions.php
From the city take 90 West to
294 N. toward Milwaukee to 94 W. Exit Illinois 22, Half Day Rd. Turn left
toward Lincolnshire. Proceed two miles to Old Half Day Rd. Turn Right and
proceed about a quarter of a mile. Flatlander's will be on your right hand
side just before Route 21.
From the south take Illinois 88 East/West toll way toward Chicago. Take the
I-294 N. toward Milwaukee. Proceed to 94 W. Exit Half Day Rd, Route 22. Turn
left toward Lincolnshire. Proceed two miles to Old Half Day Rd. Turn right,
proceed one quarter mile, Flatlander's is on your right hand side just
before Route 21.
Terrain:
Not....we are in Illinois.
Tire Recommendations:
Off Rd. is best, but road bike should be ok. It is a crushed gravel trail.
Highlights of the Ride:
This trail is along the Des Plains River. It is very pretty. We should see
some wildlife, nature, and leaves. There is also a very old cemetery near
in the spirit of Halloween, we will visit it. This is the last Scheduled
Ride of Season so don't miss it.
The
Natural Scene:
Preservation of the Des Plaines River Greenway has been a key priority since
the Forest Preserve District was founded in 1958. It covers 7,700 acres and
protects 88 percent of the land along the river in Lake County, providing
wildlife habitat, natural flood protection and outdoor recreation
opportunities. Forest Preserve Canoe Launches offer access to the river,
shoreline fishing and trail connections to the nearly-complete 33-mile long
Des Plaines River Trail as it winds its way through the Greenway from
Wisconsin south to Lake-Cook Road.
Lunch:
Flatlanders
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