Hike 4-27-2010

[JK Knives]

I don`t know if anyone remembers, but last January I started a thread on your outdoor New Year`s resolutions were.I had said that mine was to hike the Illinois & Michigan Canal Path, a section at a time. Well, we finally started on it yesterday by doing a short (3.1 mile) section between Channahon and McKinley Woods, for a total of 6.2 miles. Yeah, I know, kind of a short trip, but we are starting slow untill my wife builds up strength for longer hikes. Here are some photos from the hike, starting at the #6 lock in Channahon.

The old lock keeper`s house.

The old locks.

Every so far you come across these old stone walls. I think they were places to tie up the old barges.

to be continued....

 

[JK Knives]

Some critter pics from along the trail.

Turtle

Snake.

Frog.

Deer.

Ended at McKinley Woods.

The shelter.

Remains of old buildings.

Old survey marker.

Had a great day just getting outdoors!

 

[mrbear]

Nice pics Stomper.
It's nice to have the weather back and get out isn't it?
Wife and I were just tlaking last night about a hike soon. We're heading to DC this weekend so this weekends out.

 

[ms3902]

Those are some great pics. That place is beautiful. Looks like a good time.

 

[jds1]

Nice photos John. That shelter looks like a great spot to hang out and cook up a dutch oven dinner. We have a spot like that not far from home.

Jeff

 

[C Bryant]

I'm jealous. That looks like a great hike. :thumbup: I love the lock keeper's house.

 

[pitdog]

Great pics John, it really reminds me of a place I used to take the dogs in England, check out the pics on the link here:

http://images.google.ca/images?um=1...e+lock,UK&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&start=0