6 mile hike at Volo Bog, 2.5 option, optional outdoor Mexican lunch on a lake!

Optional post hike lunch
El Puerto
200 Forest Ave Fox Lake
http://www.elpuertorestaurant.net/
Many of our members favorite go to restaurant!
Reservation out on the patio in shaded area, separate checks ok per Vanessa.

Hike Summary:
2.5 mile option is the northwest section across Brandenberg road. You can return to the parking lot and not do the longer hike. Just make a right hand turn after crossing Brandenberg road. This misses out on the best parts of this hike. You can still explore the boardwalk on your own.

Mostly sun about 75%. Flat easy surfaces with no incline. Mowed grass or gravel and no bikes allowed. The boardwalk at the end of the hike offers a 'tour of Florida'. At only 1/2 mile, its a real treat!

This is a hike I do once a year and I do it at the end of the season because the growth along the boardwalk is much taller. I may choose to do this hike during Winter for a different experience. But for now, end of Summer hike here is the best, especially on their boardwalk.

Volo bog is truly a one of a kind local hike where you will actually get to walk over the only quaking bog in Illinois! If you attend, you'll learn what a quaking bog is.

This hike is cross posted with Chicagoland Trailblazers Hiking Group
https://www.meetup.com/chicagoland-trailblazers-hiking-group/events/315325395
and my guest rsvp includes members of the group.

Website:
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/VoloBog.aspx