10th Annual Black Friday hike at Kettle Moraine

I'm so excited to be doing this hike again after a 2-year hiatus. Let's do the John Muir Blue Loop. It will be 8-9 miles on hilly terrain, with options to shorten.

It is very possible that the trails will be icy---even if it is dry in Chicago. If that's the case, traction devices for your boots will be REQUIRED (YakTrax , Ice Trekkers, MicroSpikes, etc.). You can buy these at a running store or outdoor store. One year the trail was covered in sheer ice in many spots. Those who had traction devices were literally twice as fast as those who did not, and it was impossible to keep the group together.

Hiking distance: 8-9 miles on hilly terrain.

Hiking time: approx 3 hours

Driving time from Loop: approx 2 hours

Parking: $11 per car CASH (unless you have a WI annual sticker)

Carpooling: If you need a ride or can offer a ride, make a comment in your RSVP