Welcome to High Point
Perched in the center of a three-mile radius, High Point Conservation Area boasts the highest glaciated point in Illinois at 1,189’ above sea level.
High Point Conservation Area provides hikers with a quite respite from which to enjoy the outdoors. Roughly 1.25 miles of looped nature trails provide ample opportunity for visitors to appreciate the scenic views and observe wildlife in the woodlands and meadows.
Gracing the woodland floor and restored sedge meadow areas, 108 native plant species thrive including March phlox, Turk’s cap lily, downy gentian, Solomon seal, May apple and wild bergamot, geranium, sweet potato and strawberry.
The appeal to protect this property was enhanced by the amount of dedication by the surrounding landowners to conservation. Since 2004, neighbors have committed half of their 800 private acres, within a five-mile radius, to restoration. Additional, roughly 60 acres of private lands adjacent the site are being permanently protected through conservation easements with the assistance of the Land Conservancy of McHenry County, another 60-acre tract has received a state Land and Water Reserve dedication, and two additional properties have been designated as Illinois State Natural Area Inventory sites.
High Point marked the 31st site with improved amenities open for the public to enjoy.
Cache Your Way Question
What tree can easily be identified in the winter by its yellow buds?
About the Hide
This should be a very easy find. The walk, depending on the season, might be tough. SO MANY MOSQUITOES!!!! You also cross a small creek – if it rained recently, this could be a little trickier.
Geocachers
Please join us in playing! All are welcome who observe and obey the rules. Please do not move or vandalize the container. Please do not remove the informational card from the container, this is an essential game piece for cachers completing the Cache Your Way program. For more information on the program, visit our website or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CacheYourWayAcrossMcHenryCounty/
District Geocaching Rules
For a complete list of rules, visit our website
McHenry County Conservation District Information
Visit our website at www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-338-6223 ext 1211 for camping/shelters, 815-479-5779 for educational programs or 815-678-4532 for the Lost Valley Visitor Center