The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot (look for the
portable restroom). There's plenty of parking, except when an event is going on at Orlando's.
Portable restroom near Trailhead. Benches are just past
the start of the trail.
From the downtown area, head South on I-55 to exit 200 Union
Road. Go straight as you exit, which puts you southbound
on Union. After about 0.25 mile, Union crosses Highway
55. Hoffmeister is a small street on the left immediately
after you cross over the highway. Turn left on
Hoffmeister and follow it about 0.2 mile (go past the lodge; the parking
lot entrance is between two large metal electrical towers).
From the South:
From 270 at 55, head North on I-55 to exit 199 Reavis
Barracks. Take a right (east) on Reavis Barracks, and then
an immediate left (north) onto Union Road. After 0.6 mile,
turn right on Hoffmeister, which is a small street on the right
immediately before the entrance ramp to northbound I-55 (when Union crosses Highway
55, you have just passed Hoffmeister). Turn right on
Hoffmeister and follow it about 0.2 mile (go past the lodge; the parking
lot entrance is between two large metal electrical towers).