Hike Hickory Creek Junction, paved path, ~5+ miles

I know Rich leads this one often on Thursday afternoons, but it's been a while since we did it on a Tuesday morning. We'll start at the Lincoln Hwy entrance to the Hickory Creek Preserve and hike to the Schmuhl Schoolhouse and back. A nice wide paved trail through woods and prairie. A bit over 5 miles total out and back, slightly hilly but not difficult. Since it's out-and-back, anyone who doesn't want to walk that far can turn around earlier or wait for the group on one of the benches along the way.

Please note that we meet at the Second and last parking lot after you turn off Lincoln Hwy, back by the pavilion.

If there is an interest, we can go for brunch afterwards, just east on Rte 30 at the Maple House Cafe, [Maple House Cafe (wordpress.com)](https://maplehousecafe.wordpress.com/). I'm not making a reservation, so if there are a lot of us we may need to split up into smaller groups.

Info and directions at: [Hickory Creek Preserve | Forest Preserve District of Will County (reconnectwithnature.org)](https://reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/preserves/hickory-creek-preserve/). Make sure you follow the link to Hickory Creek Junction; there are three separate access points for this preserve. Access the interactive map or Google map link for directions and trail info.