Our next ILADD Hiking Club hike is scheduled for Sunday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. on the new West Side Trail at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. The West Side Trail has new bridges and is a nice hike with small hills, beautiful trees and a pretty view of the west side of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Since not much hiking has occurred on the west side of Eagle Creek Park, there are more nesting birds in that area- including a few Bald Eagle nests. We had a great time hiking this trail last September.
ILADD Hiking Club is for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities who can walk at least 2-3 miles, up and down hills, on uneven ground, on unpaved trails. All hikers should bring their own water bottle. It is recommended that everyone bring a change of shoes and socks for after the hike because it may get muddy if it rains within a day or two prior to the hike. Also, make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen if sunny weather is forecast. Since it is mid-May, be prepared for warm and/or wet weather and dress accordingly. If we need to postpone the hike due to excessive rain or severe weather, we will email or call you two hours or more before the hike is set to commence.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: The hike will be limited to the first 20 registrants. It is very important that you let us know you will be participating, so we can notify you if we need to change our plans due to bad weather or other circumstances. Register by emailing us at teasterday@iladdinc.org of your intent to go on the hike by May 18th, 2022. If you have not previously completed the registration forms for the ILADD Hiking Club, you must complete and submit those forms by May 18th, 2022. For registration information and forms, please contact ILADD at teasterday@iladdinc.org or call (765-426-7175). There is no ILADD fee for this hike.
DIRECTIONS: (from Zionsville) The easiest route from Zionsville is to take Lafayette Road south to 56th Street west. Take west 56th Street across the Eagle Creek Reservoir Dam and turn right just past the dam. Continue on the right into the parking area with the large metal Galyan’s Bear artwork. The West Side Trail at Eagle Creek Park is less than 20 minutes from Zionsville.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please do not participate if you have a fever or any symptoms of COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within the 7 days immediately prior to the hike. We recommend that anyone participating in the hike have been vaccinated and received a booster shot. Masks are optional.
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