FRANKLIN CREEK CONSERVATION 1893 TWIST ROAD, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL 61031 815-456-2718
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  • Home
  • About
    • About FCCA
    • What's Happening at Franklin Creek
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Mission & Goals
    • Franklin Creek History
    • Publications/Archive
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Franklin Creek State Natural Area >
      • Directions
      • What to see
      • Trails >
        • FCSNA Trail Maps and descriptions
        • Larry Dunphy Storybook Trail
        • Husar Trail
        • Seasons of Change
      • What's in Bloom?
      • Invasive Species
      • Great Rocks
      • Birds on the Wing
      • Critters in Sight
    • Grist Mill >
      • Directions
      • Grist Mill Activities & Hours
      • Grist Mill Rental
      • Corn Grinding
      • Recipes at the Mill
    • Franklin Creek Headwaters
    • Other Attractions and Places to Stay
  • Programs & Events
    • Guided Hikes
    • Evenings at the Mill
    • Movies in the Park
    • Outreach >
      • K-12 Education >
        • Field Trips
        • Junior Naturalist
        • Scout and Home School Programs
      • In the Classroom
      • Presentations
    • Escape Trail
    • 2022 Grist Mill Grind 10K
  • Volunteer
    • Join FCCA
    • Volunteer Application
    • Land Stewardship >
      • Stewardship Workdays
      • Stewardship Activities
    • 1480 Old Mill Road >
      • Workdays
      • Progress
    • Education Committee
  • Donate
  • Store
  • Contact

Guided Hikes


Guided hikes are a great way to learn about the plants, animals, or geology of Franklin Creek State Natural Area. ​Topics range from birds to fungi to geology and more. Check below for start times. Hikes are typically less than 2 hours and over varying terrain; if you would like more information please call the mill. 

​Guided hikes are FREE, please consider making a small donation to keep us active at Franklin Creek State Natural Area. RSVP by calling 815.456.2718 or following the link below! If the hike has been cancelled FCCA will notify you via phone or email. Registration closes ONE day prior to the walk.

Hikes will leave from the Grist mill at 1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL. Unless otherwise noted.
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Nature Hikes
Saturday Nature Hike
May—September
Last Saturday of the month (except Sept)
  9AM-11 AM
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Groups
If you would like to schedule a private hike for your group, please email us at engage@franklincreekconservation.org. There is a minimum fee of $50/2 hours. Each additional hour is $2/person.

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Location


Franklin Creek Conservation Association

1893 Twist Road
Franklin Grove, IL 61031

815.456.2718
engage@franklincreekconservation.org

Grist Mill Hours | APRIL 1ST – OCTOBER 31ST

Friday: Noon–4 pm | JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 31ST
Saturday: Noon–4 pm
Sunday: Noon–4 pm

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