Lincoln Park (Day Trip) + Jenk's Pizza 🍕

Join the Co-op for a day hike around Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and Lincoln State Park.

We'll make a loop around Lake Lincoln in the State Park and finish with a loop in the Boyhood National Memorial. A net of 7 miles, with an early dropout option at 5 miles. Our main loop will consist of parts of Trails 1 and 2, the Firetower Trail, Boyhood Nature Trail, and Trail of Twelve Stones.

• Distance: 7 miles (with option to stop at 5 miles)
• Difficulty: easy to moderate, but with steep inclines
• Trail Types: Mostly dirt, with some gravel and paved stretches

All Times Are Listed In Central Standard (Cst)

Plan to meet at Lowe's at 9:00a (CST). We'll carpool, to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and hike into the State Park. Hiking begins at 10:15a (CST). Lunch will be eaten on the trail. We'll wrap up by 4pm.

Where/when To Meet:

• 9:00a - Meet at Lowe's to carpool
• 10:00a - Carpool arrives at Trailhead
• 10:15a - Begin hikingLunch on trail
• 4:00p - Wrap up hike.
• 4:30p - Dinner at Jenk's Pizza in Dale
• 7:00p - arrive in Evansville

What To Bring:

• sturdy shoes for hiking
• day pack
• water and snacks
• lunch (in your pack)
• Sunscreen and Bug spray

Cost:

There is no fee to park at the Memorial and hike.

Ground Rules:

• No children
• Dogs permitted on 6ft, non-retractable leash.

Maps / Information:

• Lowe's Oak Grove (Carpool)
• Parking at Memorial (Google Maps)
• GPX of our planned route (Gaia)
• Dinner at Jenks Pizza / Jenks Menu