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Starved Rock. July 7-9, 2012 (3 days)

would like to make this a 3-day-er so the bones can relax a bit longer. lets nail down some dates.

 

Slingshot via metra to Joliet.  google maps proposed route.  ~62 miles along the I&M canal trail that follows the Des Plaines and Illinois Rivers, and of course, the canal and is almost entirely off roads. there is a shortcut that can shave 3 miles but takes ya off the I&M trail. 

 googledoc link for reservations

rsvp's will be made for commitment purposes and site reservations via googledoc/paypal.

 

mules are welcome!

 

 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 25, 2012 at 1:12pm

Weekday evenings TO Joliet: http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/... and the number of bikes per train is blank.

igz said:

heritage does in the evenings

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

And it looks like Heritage doesn't allow bikes due to their run times, so the Rock Island line is our way to and from Joliet.

igz said:

weekend pass is now $7, but still worth it. the RI district runs weekdays and weekends, the heritage only during the week.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Loan L. on June 25, 2012 at 7:04pm
Kellie, could I sneak into your tent Saturday evening? I don't snore...
Permalink Reply by Seri97 on June 25, 2012 at 9:45pm
If someone is willing to carry part of my tent (5 pounds), I will have more than enough room for two. Only condition: No snorers. May need references :)
Permalink Reply by Loan L. on June 25, 2012 at 10:25pm
Forgot to ask an important question: is there hot water shower and flush toilet there?
Permalink Reply by igz on June 26, 2012 at 8:19am

i havent looked, but im sure there are. but having a small stock of baby wipes is generally a good idea

Loan L. said:

Forgot to ask an important question: is there hot water shower and flush toilet there?
Permalink Reply by igz on June 26, 2012 at 8:20am

it looks as though we will have three mules (suchandra, karlene/hector, lindsey).  we should coordinate that.

Seri97 said:

If someone is willing to carry part of my tent (5 pounds), I will have more than enough room for two. Only condition: No snorers. May need references :)
Permalink Reply by igz on June 26, 2012 at 8:23am

i stand corrected.  coulda sworn i saw it allowing bikes.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Weekday evenings TO Joliet: http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/... and the number of bikes per train is blank.

igz said:

heritage does in the evenings

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

And it looks like Heritage doesn't allow bikes due to their run times, so the Rock Island line is our way to and from Joliet.

igz said:

weekend pass is now $7, but still worth it. the RI district runs weekdays and weekends, the heritage only during the week.

 

 

Permalink Reply by karlene on June 26, 2012 at 8:23am

update:  we're definitely coming back sometime on sunday evening.  we're happy to drive some of your gear over with us and take anything back on sunday evening that you won't need for sunday night (but anything you do need til monday you'll need to take back on your bikes).... just let us know!

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 26, 2012 at 8:27am

Yes - http://www.starvedrockstatepark.org/_data/media/showers.jpg

Looks like it's a short walk to the showers from our sites- http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/starve/srca...



Loan L. said:

Forgot to ask an important question: is there hot water shower and flush toilet there?
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 26, 2012 at 9:39am

I wish it ran inbound in the evening and allowed bikes.  It would've been a quick trip back into the city.

igz said:

i stand corrected.  coulda sworn i saw it allowing bikes.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

Weekday evenings TO Joliet: http://metrarail.com/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/... and the number of bikes per train is blank.

igz said:

heritage does in the evenings

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

And it looks like Heritage doesn't allow bikes due to their run times, so the Rock Island line is our way to and from Joliet.

igz said:

weekend pass is now $7, but still worth it. the RI district runs weekdays and weekends, the heritage only during the week.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Seri97 on June 26, 2012 at 3:43pm

Can someone communicate the details of taking the train there and back?  I looked up the Heritage Metra line from Union Station to Joliet on Saturday July 7th and it showed no trains.  I am coming from Park Ridge and will need to take the train down to Ogilve unless someone can store my car for the weekend.  Igz?

Permalink Reply by igz on July 2, 2012 at 4:21pm

car can be stored at my place.  see previous notes about the train.

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