Trail Night: Thursday Sept. 30: 5:00PM

[DH001]

Light is getting short so we are going to start a little earlier this week.

Bring:
- Dirt moving tools (Flat shovels, McLeod, & Hoes)
- Water
- Protective clothing/gear

What we are doing:
- Benching
- Constructing a climbing turn

Where to meet:
Lower parking lot by sledding hill.

Work area map:

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[iowacutter]

I will attempt to make it after work, although it may be tough because I live about 45 minutes away. Need to bring a chainsaw or just shovels? Also, if you can provide an address so I can print out directions from DeWitt I would appreciate it.

thanks

[DH001]

We have a chainsaw already. I don't think we will need another one, but it wouldn't hurt to bring it just in case.

I do not know the address, but it is pretty easy to find. It may even be listed under parks/recreation on the points of interest in the GPS.
If you are coming from Dewitt, go to I-80, head Eastbound until you cross the Mississippi River, take the first exit right after the bridge, turn left onto IL-84, drive 2.2 miles and turn left into the park. There is a large brown sign with "Illiniwek Forest preserve" in yellow letters right before the entrance road and a campground on the right hand side of the road.

If you are still confused, this map may help: http://www.qcforc.org/trails/Illiniwek/IlliniwekForestPreserveTrailSystem.pdf

[DH001]

One more thing, if you have a hand tamper or other soil compacting device bring it with you.

[iowacutter]

Besides my huge ass chainsaw and sweat, I only have two size 15's to offer.

[iowacutter]

Guys, forgot about student conferences tonight, I will not be able to make it. I will try and get there next time. Sorry for the inconvenience.