Like to Hike?
Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated Hike Lake County trails. At each preserve, look for the Hike Lake County logo at the trailhead to get you started on the right route.
How It Works
Complete just seven of the hikes between August 15 and November 30, and you'll earn a commemorative shield for your walking stick. Use the Travel Log to record each hike. Every hiker needs their own. Bicycling or horseback riding do not count toward the program.
Let your canine companion join in the fun and complete the hikes with you. Record their name on your Travel Log and your dog will receive a commemorative dog tag (up to three dogs). You can even purchase an optional Hike Lake County dog collar to hang it on.
To receive your free dog tag, or commemorative shield for your walking stick, submit your Travel Log online, bring it to any Hike Lake County Center, or mail it with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 by January 31, 2014.
Hike Lake County Centers
Stop by any of the locations listed below for your free shield or dog tag. Buy a hiking stick ($10 ea) at all locations except Independence Grove. Purchase an official Hike Lake County dog collar ($5 ea) at the General Offices or Ryerson Woods. Golden Guide books ($7 ea) are available at Ryerson Woods or the Discovery Museum.
Get Your Gear
Hike Lake County baseball jerseys, fitted tees, caps, shirts for Fido, and more are all available online via CafePress. Shop cafepress.com/LCFPD.
Mobile Check-In
Complete the challenge from your iPhone or Android smartphone. Check-in* via our smartphone app, available for free in the Apple App Store or Android Market (search for "Lake County Forest Preserves"). Spot a rare bird or notice any plants in bloom? Share your hiking photos and nature comments with other hikers. Show us your check-ins on your smartphone by January 31, 2013 to receive your commemorative shield.
*Facebook account required to enable check-in.
LCFPD :: Apple App Store
LCFPD :: Android Play Store
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