Brief Hike Details

This is an approximately four mile hike at Lime Hollow Nature Center rated easy/moderate.

We meet at the parking lot on Gracie Rd. (not the lot for the Chicago Bog, but further down Gracie Rd, closer to Lime Hollow Rd and McLean Rd)  and will begin our exploration of the marl ponds from there.

Frequent stops will be made to observe the abundant flora and fauna along the way.

Dress in layers for the weather, bring water and sturdy hiking boots.

If you will have difficulty navigating to the trailhead, email the hike leader at the address above.

Check this space the day of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.

Detailed Hike Description

CTC member River Santina will lead a hike with a mix of easy and moderate terrain. Known for its marl ponds, streams, peat bog, beaver ponds, and diverse wildlife and plant life, the Lime Hollow Nature Center currently protects 430 acres of woodlands, wetlands, fields, ponds, and streams. Lime Hollow lies within and is named for an open valley from whose marl ponds early settlers extracted agricultural lime. The valley’s “kame and kettle” topography, formed beneath glacial ice sheets, supports four other distinct freshwater habitats: an acid heath bog, vernal ponds, “kettle” ponds, and spring-fed fens. Also on site, and used by the Center, is the federal Tunison Fish Laboratory.

Frequent stops will be made to observe the abundant flora and fauna at the center.

Dress in layers for the weather, bring water and sturdy hiking boots.

If you will have difficulty navigating to the trailhead, email the hike leader at the address above.

Check this space the day of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.