Light Hiking Boots. Geared toward short and medium hikes (about 1-10 miles) on easy to moderate terrain, light hiking boots offer a little more support than trail shoes without much added weight. This type of boot is usually a good choice for most well-maintained trails.ow-profile trail shoes don't offer significant stability on rugged terrain and may not be ideal for challenging, multi-day hikes. However, lightweight hiking shoes are better suited for short distances on well-maintained trails.
Elgin, IL. Sponsored Topics. Elgin ( /ÉldÊÉ¨n/) is a city in northern Illinois located roughly 40 mi (64 km) northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois.
To fully understand the significance of the Elgin Marbles for both Greece and Britain, we must begin with the construction of the Parthenon in Athens. The Parthenon, built between 447 and 438 B.C., was dedicated to the city's patron goddess, Athena (Cook 5).