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Our next ILADD Hiking Club hike is scheduled for Sunday, May 15th at 1:00 p.m. on the new West Side Trail at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis. The West Side Trail has been under construction for two years and now provides an opportunity to trek through the dense woods on 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. The entrance to the west side area of Eagle Creek Park is off 56th Street just west of the dam over Eagle Creek Reservoir. A short distance after turning onto the entrance drive you will turn 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.
There is no ILADD fee for this hike.
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, and 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 jacket if cool or rainy weather conditions are forecast, or 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 12, 2022. If you have not previously completed the registration forms for the ILADD Hiking Club, you must complete and submit those forms by May 12, 2022. For registration information and forms, please contact ILADD at teasterday@iladdinc.org or call (765-426-7175). or download and print the forms below and return them.
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 exit to the right just past the dam. A short distance after turning onto the entrance drive you will turn 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: Although masks are optional, we will generally be social distancing before, during, and after the hike. Please do not participate if you have a fever or any symptoms of 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 has been vaccinated and received a booster shot.