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 Representatives

Sector	Description	Trail Reps
NorthEast Sector	North of Lake-Cook, East of Ridge, Plum Tree Road, East & West of Ridge	Sheridan Cernik, Eve Perry, Paddy McKevitt & Jim Voris
NorthWast Sector	North of Lake-Cook, West of Ridge	Mary Beth Holsteen & Karen Rosene
SouthEast Sector	South of Lake-Cook, East of Bateman	Jason Elder, Marilyn Heaton, Dara Valin & Donna Wilbert
SouthWest Sector	South of Lake-Cook, West of Bateman	Chuck Prettyman, George Sachs
South Sector	South of Route 68, West of Old Sutton	Jane Clement, Vicki Kelly, Kristina Anderson, Jeryl Olson & Dave Ryckman

 

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.

FOREST PRESERVE WORK DATES

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 refer to our bridle path rules for details.

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.