# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Trailblazers: Des Plaines River Relics Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we admire the spring colors and beauty of the Des Plaines River.About this EventThe final three miles of the Des Plaines River Trail have more lost, abandoned, and mysterious artifacts than any other stretch of the trail; we’ll discuss what these are and how they fit into the modern history of this most urban of urban rivers. Along the way, we’ll also talk about water quality, habitat conditions in the Des Plaines watershed, and flooding.Difficulty levelModerate to fast pace. Easy 5-mile hike, mostly flat trail; est. 1.5 to 2 hours.Parking/Meeting location:Sunset Bridge Meadow parking lot; North Ave. east of N 1st Ave River Grove, ILMeet your volunteer guide: Hobby hiker and nature lover, Dan Witte built a fan site dedicated to the Des Plaines River: www.thedesplaines.comWhat to bring/wear:Water, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing (layers are recommended), and sturdy hiking boots/comfortable shoes.Photo Credit: Dan WitteThis event is free, but please register to secure your spot. If you have any questions about this walk or the Trailblazers Walking Series, contact Sydney Armstead, Engagement Program Manager, at .
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/river-grove/trailblazers-des-plaines-river-relics-walk/100001986366504687
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ftrailblazers-des-plaines-river-relics-walk-tickets-1986366504687
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: River Grove
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sunset Bridge Meadow
- **lat**: 41.90911610000001
- **long**: -87.832185
- **full address**: Sunset Bridge Meadow, Des Plaines River Trail, River Grove, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Friends of the Forest Preserves (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-the-forest-preserves/22728170)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sunset Bridge Meadow, Des Plaines River Trail, River Grove, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Friends of the Forest Preserves
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Trailblazers: Des Plaines River Relics Walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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