Chicago Basin
Hiking distance from the Train to the Chicago Basin: 4.5 miles. Not bad, huh? No big deal. Most anyone can walk 4+ miles in an afternoon at a slow pace, right? Oops, I forgot a few pertinent details: Elevation increase of 2,500ft (to 10,800ft above sea level); 50lb. pack; rain; pouring rain; hail; pouring rain […]
