Hike Hickory Creek Preserve, LaPorte Road Access, in Mokena, IL, about 4 miles

This is the LaPorte Road access to the Hickory Creek Preserve, NOT Hickory Creek Junction, where we more frequently hike, so make sure to check the map if you haven't been there. Access is to the eastern segment of the Hickory Creek Bikeway.

We'll walk about 4 miles out and back on an easy, paved path through a nice mix of woods and prairie. We will turn around at the Frankfort Township offices along Route 30, aka, Lincoln Hwy. Since it's an out-and-back route, you can always turn around earlier if desired. There are some side trails so we can extend this walk to 5 miles if you like.

The weather is projected to be in the low 70s, with partial sunshine and dry conditions. It should be a great day for a hike. I would bring some water, and you might also consider sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray.

This preserve has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hickory.Creek.LaPorte/
For more info, map, etc. go to: https://map.reconnectwithnature.org/publicwebmap/ Then click on "Forest Preserves," Then click on "Hickory Creek Preserve - LaPort Rd. Access.