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

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

    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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    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

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    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/Illiniw...railSystem.pdf

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

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

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    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.

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