Sag Valley Hike from Horsetail Lake - 4, 6 or 8+ miles

We'll start at Horsetail Lake and then head east on the Yellow trail toward and down the stairs. Before the cutoff to the stairs, there are longer options which I'll offer (if there are others willing to help lead) including cutting back on the purple trail (6+) or doing the whole yellow loop (8+). Another option is to add on a mile or 2 of the green trail through Cap Sauers, which I may do depending on the weather and the group decision.

A great scenic hike with a couple manageable hills, always a crowd pleaser. You'll need to be able to walk down, but not up, the 124 stairs at Swallow Cliff or take the longer route around.

Maps at: Sag Valley Trail System Map
Southwest Zone Map - Forest Preserves of Cook County

The Horsetail Lake Parking lot is just north of 123rd, aka McCarthy Rd, on 104th Ave, aka Willow Springs Rd. It is on the east side of 104th.