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Walking Thru Autumn
September 16 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood hiking sticks are available for $10, and specially designed Park District t-shirts will be available online during the first few weeks of the program. All hikes start at 9:00 am, last approximately 1.5 hours and will be on easy to moderate terrain.
September 9th marks the first hike; however, participants may register as late as September 22nd for the final 6 hikes. Registrations after this date are welcome and encouraged but will not be eligible for the hiking stick medallion.
Come enjoy the amazing beauty of fall in your Johnny Appleseed Parks!
Walking Thru Autumn
Sept. 9 Ottawa Metro Park
Sept. 16 Haver Ridge
Sept. 23 Motter Metro Park
Sept. 30 Kendrick Woods— Cottonwood Trail
Oct. 7 Heritage Park
Oct. 14 McLean Teddy Bear Park
Oct. 21 Kendrick Woods
Oct. 28 Hermon Woodlands
