WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Conservation District has two sites open late for hiking or cross-country skiing when the conditions are right.

Through March 10, residents can hike or ski until 9 p.m. every evening on the Solar Lit Trails at Pleasant Valley, Woodstock (half-mile beginner loop), or Hickory Grove Highlands, Cary (one-mile intermediate loop).

The Pleasant Valley Trail (closed Sunday to Nov. 20) 13315 Pleasant Valley Road in Woodstock, is a half-mile trail on the east side of the entrance drive and traverses relatively flat terrain. Visitors should park in the first parking area and sign in.