Self-Guided Opportunities Glacial Park Snowshoe Rental 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (last rental 2:30 p.m.) Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood (Credit card or check accepted. You will be required to leave a driver's license.) Fee: $10/person for the entire day Once there is 5" of snow or more, stop in at the Lost Valley Visitor Center to rent a pair of snowshoes. Adult and children sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Hike or Ski on Solar Lit Trails ON YOUR OWN November 5 – March 10 Trails close at 9 p.m. Pleasant Valley 13315 Pleasant Valley Rd., Woodstock (Use the first parking area.) This half-mile looped trail located on the east side of the entrance drive is fairly flat terrain, perfect for beginners or shorter outings. Hickory Grove Highlands (Note: Closed Nov. 1–3 ) 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane, Cary The 0.79 mile looped trail travels through a restored savanna, offering a longer scenic route suitable for intermediate skiers. Candlelight Ski/Hikes SPECIAL EVENT Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 9 p.m. Hike or ski on trails lit only by candlelight! December 13 & 14 Boone Creek Conservation Area, Bull Valley January 10 & 11 Rush Creek Conservation Area, Harvard February 7 & 8 Coral Woods Conservation Area, Marengo No pets, please. Bring your own skis. Trails are groomed when there is 4"+ of snow. Cancellations may occur if trails are icy or hazardous, or if wind chill drops below -20°. WINTER TRAIL ETIQUETTE: When there is snow, hikers and leashed dogs are asked to walk on the OUTSIDE of the ski tracks. 17

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