Hike the Palos Orange Loop, ~ 4 or ~5.5

Ok time to up our game. This is the Wolf Road Woods orange loop, 5.5 very nice but surprisingly challenging miles - wooded, mostly unpaved with many hills, some steep (but usually brief). This is NOT for beginning hikers. We don't hike especially fast, but you'll need to be able to keep up due to many turns. I recommend bringing water and maybe trek poles (I'll bring extras). Also depending on the weather it could be muddy and/or slippery.

It's possible to cut off about 1.5 miles of the (most challenging) west end using the black and yellow trails. Ideally we'll have a second leader who knows the area so we can split the group if people want to do this (or other) options. Let me know if you're willing to help lead this.

Since this hike has many twists and turns and is more challenging, I'm limiting it to 12 people, first come first served. Please be considerate and update your RSVP if your plans change to allow someone to take your spot; and again be realistic about your ability and don't take a spot unless you feel up to it.

Meet in the Saganashkee Slough central parking lot, NOT the Wolf Road Woods parking lot where we sometimes meet. It is also NOT the boat lauch parking lot, they aren't connected so make sure you pick the right one.

Maps, directions and info at:
[Palos Trail System Map - Forest Preserves of Cook County (fpdcc.com)](https://fpdcc.com/downloads/maps/trails/english/FPCC-Palos-Trail-Map-022020.pdf)
[Southwest Zone Map - Forest Preserves of Cook County (fpdcc.com)](https://fpdcc.com/downloads/maps/zones/english/FPCC-Southwest-Zone-Map-022020.pdf)