Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Paul and I hiked between six and seven miles at Pere Marquette (not pronounced Pierre Marquette--hello!) Temperature 65 degrees, fall foliage changing colors, the quintessential Fall hiking day.
Pere Marquette Link
Map to all the trails
Just Hiking Ratings:
# of people: this is a fairly populous trail, especially on a Fall weekend. There were between two and five people at each vista. Not overcrowded, but expect to pass or let pass at least four or five other hikers.
Difficulty: The trails are short and interlocking, but inclines are steep.
Surrounding Area: There's a lodge and picnic area at the park. Five miles from the park is the town of Grafton on The Great River Road. We recommend lunch at the Ruebel Hotel.
The Drive: About an hour out of St. Louis. Take the Great River Road and enjoy a scenic route once you're out of Alton, Illinois.
Other Points of Interest: The park is located at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers and is named for Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette.
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