About the Site
This area has a variety of ecological systems. One of those is the savannna. Savannas support older oak trees in widely scattered open growth patterns. They are transitional communities between forests and grasslands where both prairie and woodlands shrubs can be found. This ecosystem is home to the red fox. The red fox is the largest species of the genus Vulpes.
About the Cache
Parking for this cache is at the Hickory Grove Riverfront Conservation area. The trail section the cache is on connects the Hickory Grove Complex to the Silver Creek Conservation Area. Please remain on the trail until you are right at the cache location.
This cache was originally placed as part of the 2012 Cache Your Way Program but remains in play for anyone to find. For more information about upcoming and current Cache Your Way programs (including a GeoTour where you can earn a special trackable) visit our website
District Geocaching Rules
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The location can only be in an area open to the public and within 12 feet from a trail.
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The container must be made of clear material, not to exceed 4" x 8" x 12".
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Only three caches allowed per District site. Due to environmental reasons, certain sites or areas may be closed to geocaching.
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The cache may not contain food items, inappropriate, offensive or hazardous material.
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The cache may not be buried and vegetation or other natural features are not to be disturbed.
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Caches may be hidden under logs, in tree holes, in/under downed trees, in/under brush, etc. The cache may not be affixed to any man-made structure (bench, sign, pole, fence, water pump, building, etc.) or natural feature (rock, tree, stump, root, etc.) in any manner. This applies to items requiring magnets, tapes, nails, rope/string, staples or anything else to hold them in place.
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All caches must be removed or renewed at the end of each calendar year.
For a complete list of rules, visit our website www.mccdistrict.org/web/re-geocache.htm
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McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center