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Winter Walkers: Hadley Valley

Event information

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fee: Free!

Age: All ages.

Contact: 815-727-8700

Location: Hadley Valley — Gougar Road Access


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A person dressed for winter walking through a snowy prairie.

Event details

Want a little nature in your winter? Looking to explore the preserves? Get outside, trek the trails and enjoy the magic of the season! Join a naturalist at different forest preserves in Will County throughout January and February. This week walk through beautiful Hadley Valley with our recreation coordinator and enjoy one of our best-loved trails for year-round recreation, with views of forest, savanna and wetland habitats.

Participate in one Winter Walkers or sign up for all eight! You can find the full lineup of Winter Walkers programs on our event calendar.

Event requirements

Registration is required by Friday, Jan. 10: 815-727-8700.

REGISTER ONLINE

Please dress for the weather and use caution while hiking outdoors given the possible wintery conditions. Meet at Gougar Road Access Shelter.

The hike will be 2.5 miles on crushed limestone. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering, or submit a request on-line no later than 48 hours before the program.