Easy hike starting from Stowell-Peddy Park, S Elgin. North and south Thornwood loops (Mid County Trail), asphalt with grass or brush shoulder. There is also a wide mowed grass “linear park” available for portion of walk/possible snowshoeing.) This pretty trail system is bordered by woods, creek and wetland area with 2 ponds. Bring poles if you like (good on grass areas.) Small mowed grass hill for pole climbs and option to stay for 1/2 mile fitness trail with exercise stations. Meet at the little historic barn/windmill at the north side of the parking lot. If lot is full, park at adjacent Corron School and walk over to start. Stowell-Peddy Park is on south side of McDonald Rd, between the fire station and school. Please register by noon Sunday on FVBSC website. Plan to walk 1 to 2 hrs, 3 to 5 miles depending on how far we go on each loop and at Peddy Park. Cell phone 312-320-1499 event day only please, call or text. Directions—from Randall Rd/Rt 64 in St Charles, go north on Randall approx 5 miles to Stearns/McDonald stoplight, then left (west) on McDonald approx half mile to the park—just past the fire station. Turn left (south) into the park. Coffee and restrooms at Mc Donald’s 453 Redington Drive, South Elgin-one mile from the park, and is located east of Home Depot, along the west side of Randall, south of Stearns/Randall stoplight. CHECK CALENDAR BY SUN 11 AM FOR POSSIBLE CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER/CONDITIONS