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”.
Map of directions
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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! |
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The weather is always a factor - so dress appropriately.
In the summer, bringing water is recommended.
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