Friends of the Hennepin Canal

Sheffield, IL 61361


Home Ed's Hikes

We invite you to our monthly "Hike the Canal" outings.  On the third Sunday of each month (excluding October and December) we hike the Canal in segments.  This is one way that allows a person to get familiar with various parts of the Canal and with a group of people instead of by ones self.  You need not be a member of the Friends of the Hennepin Canal to join in the walk, so it would be our pleasure to have you join us.  And as always - dress weather appropriate.


This Month's Centennial

Sunday - April 20, 2008
Snapping Turtle - lock 6 to Lock 11

  

This month’s hike will be from Lock 6 to Lock 11 on the canal.  We will meet at Lock 11, just north of Tiskilwa, at 1:30 pm, where we will be shuttled to Lock 6 to begin our hike.   Directions to Lock 11 are to take Main St south out of Princeton and continue on that road until you cross the canal.  The lock will be on your left.  This portion of the “Hike the Hennepin” is 4.6 miles in length and it has been named the “Snapping Turtle”.  

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All hikes are "hike at your own pace".


Always consider the weather and dress accordingly.
Please consider bring drinking water for the hot summer months.  

Schedule of Hikes for 2008:

Date

Hike route Where to meet/park

Hike Name

Length
of hike

Jan 20 Lock 21 to Bridge 15 Meet at the Visitor's Center Raccoon 5.4 miles
 Feb 17 Lock 33 (Mississippi River) to Lock 30  Lock 30 (Steel Dam - Milan)
Annual Eagle Walk
Bald Eagle 4.6 miles
Mar 16 Bridge 23 to Lock 22 Lock 22 Mink 5.7 miles
Apr 20 Lock 6 to Lock 11 Meet at Lock 11
(goat farm)
Snapping Turtle 4.6 miles
May 18 Bridge 28 to Bridge 33 Meet at Lock 23 Leopard Frog 4.1 miles
June 8 Lock 17 to Lock 11 Meet at Lock 11
(goat farm)
Wood Duck 3.2 miles
July 20 Bridge 33 to Bridge 37 Meet at Bridge 37 
(Geneseo Campground)
Woodchuck 3.5 miles
Aug 17 Bridge 47 to Bridge 50 Bridge 50(Rt 172) White Tail Deer 4.0 miles
Sept 21 Lock 25 to Bridge 37 Meet at Bridge 37 
(Geneseo Campground)
Cardinal 4.4 miles
Oct 7

On the Hennepin
A Day of Discovery

Visitor's Center
Nov 16 Lock 33 to Bridge 47 Meet at Bridge 45
(Rt 40 - Holiday Inn)
Indigo Bunting 4.9 miles
Dec No Hike - Happy Holidays!

The weather is always a factor - so dress appropriately.
In the summer, bringing water is recommended.