Trail Information
For trail conditions and information about guided trail rides, or to report any trail problems such as downed trees, please contact a trail representative. Some representatives prefer not to use email links but may be contacted via the members' directory.
Trail Rules
Trail Representatives
Sector |
Description |
Trail Reps |
| NorthEast Sector |
North of Lake-Cook, East of Ridge, Plum Tree Road, East & West of Ridge |
Eve Perry, Paddy McKevitt, Jim Voris, & Andy Thorson |
| NorthWest Sector |
North of Lake-Cook, West of Ridge |
Mary Beth Holsteen & Lorelei Benkendorf |
| SouthEast Sector |
South of Lake-Cook, East of Bateman |
Jason Elder, Marilyn Heaton, Tina Schiffmayer & Dara Valin |
| SouthWest Sector |
South of Lake-Cook, West of Bateman |
Chuck Prettyman & Dale Gilleland |
South
Sector |
South of Route 68, West of Old Sutton |
Linda Adair, Jane Clement, Vicki Kelly,Char Christin, Jeryl Olson & Dave Ryckman |
| South Sector |
Pond Gate |
Kristina Anderson |
Guest Rider Liability Form
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
RCBH members are encouraged to participate in the restoration of our beautiful Spring Creek Forest Preserve. For dates, time, and contact information, please click on the link below or contact Ginger Underwood.
RCBH Trail System
The bridle paths have been developed by the RCBH through the generosity and cooperation of the landowners of Barrington Hills and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. The paths are maintained by the RCBH. Trails located outside the Forest Preserve are for the exclusive use of RCBH members and guests. Please observe the Bridle Path Rules at all times while on trail.
Forest Preserve Annual Private Horse Licenses
Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Recreation Department: 708-771-1057.
Important Trail Closures and ReRouting
South Sector:
For safety reasons, please avoid the “horse trail
tunnel” that runs under RT. 68. There may be a
weight stress problem on the road above and water
is collecting in the tunnel.
Here is an alternate way to cross RT. 68. Go one
block east of the tunnel where Healy Road ends on
the south side of the highway. There is a chain gate
across the gravel drive coming out of Galvin’s field
on the north side of Rt. 68. It is trimmed out so you
can ride around the post on the east side of the
gate. Going south on Healy, the Forest Preserve
trail is on the left about 150 feet from the corner.
All Sectors:
Please be mindful of the wet ground when riding on private trails this spring. The landowners would surely appreciate keeping their lawns kept in nice condition for the rest of the year. Thanks.