Hike with McHenry Bicycle Club, at Hollows Conservation area, start 9am, 3 to 4 mile loop on hiking/ski trails. Boots and crampons/cleats or yak-trax suggested.Poles optional. Expect bare trails with some icy spots, temps in 20's. Breakfast option after. Meet in main pkg lot 0.1 mi from Rt 14 entrance (near ranger bldg,outhouse, big trail sign.)Come a few minutes early to sign waiver, be ready to go. Contact Jeanne B if interested so I know you are coming. If you want ride from S Elgin, I can take up to 3 passengers, leave by 8am. 847-742-1294 or JBbikeski@gmail.com Sat morning after 7am--cell only 312-320-1499. Note--Hollows has 6miles of trails,2 miles groomed for xc skiing when 4" snow, camping, fishing. Suggested route from St Charles area: N on 31, E on Three Oaks Rd 1.3 mi, sharp left on 14(stoplight) 0.6mi to entrance (on your right.)