Hennepin Canal monthly hike set for Nov. 19

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal is hosting its monthly Hike the Canal outing Sunday, Nov. 19.

This month’s hike will be from Bridge 62 to Lock 22 on the canal.

This portion of the “Hike the Hennepin” is 4.7 miles long and has been named the “Red Winged Blackbird.”

Attendees will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Lock 22, where they will be shuttled to Bridge 62 to begin the hike. Directions to Lock 22 are to take Route 6 west of Sheffield about 3½ miles or Route 6 east of Mineral about 1½ miles, turn north (watch for the Lock 22 signs on Route 6) on county highway 300E.

The monthly hikes were developed by the Friends of the Hennepin Canal as an opportunity for everyone to get to know the canal personally by hiking it from the Illinois River to the Mississippi (including the Feeder Canal) in small legs.

You don’t need to be a member of the group to join any of the hikes.

There is no fee for the hikes, but participants are advised to dress appropriately for the weather.

For information, contact Gary Wagle at 309-236-6212 or hikes@friends-hennepin-canal.org.