Beaman Park Laurel Woods Trail

Tuesday, September 12. Beaman Park. Laurel Woods Trail. 12.5 miles. 9:00 am. Difficult because of length and hills. To get to trailhead parking, go towards the nature center but turn right on Eaton’s Creek Rd before you get there. Continue about 0.9 miles, then turn left on Little Marrowbone Rd. The entrance will be 0.6 miles on the left. Keep right to reach the trailhead. There are NO bathrooms available here. There are bathrooms at the nature center or port-a-lets at the Creekside trailhead. Hiking shoes, poles, water, and snacks/lunch are strongly recommended. This hike will take 6-7 hours, so be prepared. Dogs on leash welcome. We have the option to take the shortcut, making it 7.5 miles, depending on the weather. Meet at the Highland trailhead at 9 am.  Please contact Duane Frichtl at 309-830-9720 or duane5505@icloud.com in advance to discuss the hike if you are considering going.