New Years Day Hike - Pere Marquette
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Thu, Jan 1, 2026; 10:00 AM
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New Years Day Hike - Pere Marquette
Hike up to an overlook of the Illinois river valley below
13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037, USA
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Craig Heaton
cheatoc@gmail.com
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Organized By: Piasa Palisades Group
Location: 13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037, USA
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Event Organizers:
Craig Heaton
cheatoc@gmail.com
(618) 345-4822
Katie Heaton
countrykatydid@gmail.com
(618) 616-7616
New Years Day Hike - Pere Marquette - McAdams Peak
Join us for our traditional New Years Day hike led at Pere Marquette State Park. We will start with breakfast for those that want to join us at the lodge starting at 8:30. If you want to skip breakfast, meet us in the Pere Marquette Lodge lobby at 10:00am. We will be hiking up to McAdams Peak from the Visitors Center. This is a 2 mile round trip with an elevation gain of 400 feet and considered moderately difficult. The reward is an incredible overlook of the IL river valley below. Please pre-register on this page.
Please dress for conditions and bring water. For those that have pre-registered, I will reach out to you prior to the hike and let you know of any changes created by the weather forecast.
Level: Moderate (Intermediate)
Cost: FREE
Bring: Water, snack, hiking shoes.
Additional Directions: Dress for conditions
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels
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