Hike #3

DUE TO WEATHER DATE CHANGED FROM Dec 14 to 

DECEMBER 28th, 9am Start at Lone Elk, a 4+ mile hike (Estimate 1.75 Hour)

Prep Hike #3 is at Lone Elk Park White Bison Trail
Lone Elk Park is a wildlife management area consisting of 546 acres with bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.

Sunday Nov 14, 2025 Start hike at 9am
Meet @: 3035 Highland Park Rd, Highland, IL  Meet at the Scout Nature Trailhead

Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YrsCXzpykwVkGRha7 45 minute drive from O'Fallon, IL to Trailhead

Carpool from Studio Strong O'Fallon IL: meet by 7:45am, leave at 8:00am, $5 of your $15 goes to the driver

• Trail Map:
  https://gorctrails.com/sites/default/files/media/Media%20Root/silver_lake_0.pdf
• https://gorctrails.com/trails/silver-lake
• https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/illinois/silver-lake-boy-scout-trail

 

4 mile jaunt along the scenic the outer loop - Rain, Snow, or Shine!

Post festivities at  Urban Farmhouse / 15 Central Blvd, Highland, IL 62249 - always fun and always optional

Cancel after RSVP? Text 314-258-2000.

The minimum age is 18 to participate.  No pets allowed in park.

$15 Hike Fee - $10 refunded when you show up on time and get the sticker.  $0 refunded if you don't show up.

Venmo - Please Read

Venmo is a person to person no fee funds transfer service.

Why do we have this? In the past we had no shows which we waited on. This delayed our start times and then the event ended up being longer than anticipated. With this we are looking to ensure commitment.

If no fee is paid, we will not consider you an active participant of this event. Meaning we will not contact you about event changes and will depart destinations without contacting you.

By paying the $15 fee you are committing to going to this event. Additionally, you understand that arriving late or not arriving at all, you will forfeit all fees paid.

How to install

1) Download one of our mobile apps: iOS & Android (Venmo does not have a Windows app)
2) Open the Venmo app
3) Choose your sign up method and create a secure password (between 8 and 32 characters long).
4) Verify your phone number and email address
5) Add and verify your bank account

Pay $15 via Venmo to @Dave-Prouhet Add note "Hike 2023"

Suggested Gear to Bring and Optional Items

Equipment

• Day Pack
• Small First Aid (+Foot Aid Supplies)
• Compass/GPS (Cell Phone in waterproof bag)
• Food/Snack
• At Least a Liter of Water (Suggest: Smart Water Liter Bottle)
• Whistle
• TP (Toilet Paper - Trees provided at no extra charge)

Clothes

• Layers (Suggest: Moisture Wicking Clothing plus Shell)
• Socks (Suggest: Smart Wool/Dry Fit)
• Boots/Trail Shoes

 

Optional

• Trash Bag (Keep things in pack dry)
• Sunscreen/Lip Balm/Sun Glasses
• Trekking Pole(s)
• Headlamp (longer trips)
• Reflective Blanket (Emergency)
• Rain Gear
• Hat
• Gloves
• ACE Bandage