Winter Hike at Moraine Hills State Park, IL - Chicago's 60 Hikes (Hike 360° VR Video)
Channel: Hike360
Date: 2022-07-17

Explore the breathtaking Moraine Hills State Park with Hike 360 in this exciting hiking adventure! Join us on an eight-mile journey through stunning landscapes shaped by glacial activity 15,000 years ago. Discover the Fox River Loop, encounter wildlife, and learn about the importance of wetlands conservation in Illinois. Follow our hiking escapades and stay tuned for more outdoor explorations every week! Subscribe for more exciting hiking content and join us on our next adventure to Kettle Moraine North in Wisconsin along the Ice Age Trail. Let's embark on a journey of nature, discovery, and outdoor fun together! 🌲🚶🏞️

This is Hike #33 of Chicago's 60 Hikes. Moraine Hills State Park in northern IL is located three miles south of the city of McHenry in McHenry County. About half of the state park’s 2,200 acres is composed of wetlands and lakes which support an abundance of plants and a great variety of wildlife including 200 bird species. McHenry Dam State Park is located along the east side of the Fox River and overlooks McHenry Lock & Dam.

Timestamps:
1. Exploring Moraine Hills State Park (00:00:00)
2. Glacial Activity and Land Formation (00:00:22)
3. Navigation Challenges on the Hiking Trail (00:01:28)
4. Fox River Loop and Wildlife Sighting (00:02:32)
5. Importance of Wetlands Conservation (00:07:36)
6. Future Camping Plans and Hiking Adventures (00:09:00)
7. Trail Directions and Signage Confusion (00:11:00)
8. Completing the Hike at Moraine Hills State Park (00:12:35)

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