IL Cahokia Mounds Dog Hike - Easy 3ish Miles

Trail Info:
Name: Cahokia Mounds
GPS Address: Monks Mound, Monks Mound Trail, Collinsville, IL 62234
Where to Meet: Monk's Mound Parking Lot. On Collinsville Road, turn at the parking lot on the side with the stairs. It's the opposite direction as the interpretive center. If you reach the interpretive center, you have gone the wrong way and will need to go back out to the road and go straight across.
Length: 3.5 mi (There are multiple side trails to make this longer or shorter. The stairs are optional.)
Elevation gain: 49 ft
Route type: Loop
Restrooms: Yes

Details:
From Alltrails:
Enjoy this 3.5-mile loop trail near Collinsville, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

One of the greatest cities of the world, Cahokia was larger than London was in AD 1250. The Mississippians who lived here were accomplished builders who erected a wide variety of structures from practical homes for everyday living to monumental public works that have maintained their grandeur for centuries.

Requirements:
Attitude: Friendly humans and dogs only
Recommended Gear: Regular Shoes are fine, unless there has been rain.
Dog Necessities and plenty of water
Dogs are required to be on-leash here. No retractables.

Notable Side Notes:
I am not a travel guide. Safety is super important, so please know your limits and be careful on the trails.

This will not be a power hike. We stop frequently for pictures and general shenanigans. We will hike at a pace the group is comfortable with, with no pup left behind.

Please do not be a no show. RSVP's close an hour before the event. Please update your RSVP before that time.