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Walk on the Wild Side This Spring!
Hike Beverly Lake Forest Preserve near Hoffman Estates, April 13-17 (T-S) Discover this gem’s
secluded beauty, picture-perfect lake, amazing oaks, pines, and wildlife. Hike distance: About 3 miles.
Hike Reed-Turner Woodlands/heron Creek Forest Preserve near Long Grove, April 20-24 (T-S)
Reed-Turner is a favorite of ours! Discover its ephemeral wildflowers, hidden lake, old growth forest, ravines, and rippling Indian Creek. At nearby Heron Creek, spot towering heron nests as you hike along meadows and Indian Creek. Hike distance: About 3 miles.
Hike Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks near Utica, April 27-30 (10-4, T-F) Explore
canyons, waterfalls, spring wildflowers, gentle streams, rich history, proud old trees and the Illinois River. On Tuesday/Thursday, hike 8 miles from one end of Starved Rock to the other; on Wednesday/ Friday, hike 4 miles at Matthiessen, plus hidden Starved Rock canyons. (Consider hiking both days by getting a room at Day’s Inn in Oglesby or Starved Rock Lodge.) Hike distance: 5-8 miles.
Hike Fullersburg Woods near Oakbrook,
May 1 (S) Enjoy Salt Creek, -flower-dotted woods, a a waterwheel/grist mill. Hike distance: About 3.5 miles.
Discover amazing beauty …. and kindred spirits … all around you! (Photo at White Pines)
April 13-June 5, 2021 10 am - 1 pm unless otherwise
noted below; includes picnic-lunch time.
Revel in 44 hike & bike
outings in 16 pretty “wild”
places in Northern Illinois.
Opt for as many hikes or bike rides as you like … $15 for morning trips and $30 for full-day trips.
Rejuvenate your spirit and body with exercise, fresh air, sunshine, wildflowers, friends, and discovery.
Learn cool nature info.
Add adventure and “OH WOWS!” to your life. (Photo at Matthiessen)
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NEW DAY TRIP: Hike Lowden Miller State Forest and White Pines State Park near Oregon,
IL, May 4-8 (T-S) 10 am - 3 pm Our 4-mile morning hike treats us to meadows, hardwood forests, towering pines, and the Rock River. On the 4-mile afternoon hike, spot thousands of spring wildflowers, walk along rocky streams, and hike through the southern-most natural white pine forest in the U.S. We’ll also stop by Nachusa Grasslands to try and spot wild bison. Hike distance: About 8 miles.
NEW: Hike Fox Bluff near Cary, May 11-15 (T-S) Fox Bluff treats us to rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands,
fens, little waterfalls, Fox River shoreline, and fascinating history. Hike distance: About 3 miles.
Bike Fox River Trail from Algonquin to Dundee, Sat, May 15, 1-3 pm Our paved trail hugs the pretty
Fox River as we bike under a woodland canopy from Algonquin to Dundee. Bike distance: About 10 miles on a level, paved trail.
NEW: Hike Bullfrog Lake Trail near Palos, May 18, 19, 21, 22 (T, W, F, S) This trail in the amazing
Palos area boasts rolling hills, ravines, streams and lakes. Gorgeous! Hike distance: About 4 miles.
Bike to the Botanic Gardens near
Glenview, May 20 (Th) This favorite trail winds past woodlands and sparkling Skokie Lagoons. At the Botanic Gardens, we’ll lock our bikes to enjoy vibrant blooms, waterfalls and fountains. Biking distance: 10 miles; paved mostly level trail.
Hike Deer Grove East near Palatine,
May 25 26, 28 & 29 (T, W, F, S) Look for spotted fawns and coyote in this treasure’s woodlands and wetlands. Hike distance: About 3 miles.
Treat yourself to a mini spring getaway each week! (Photo at Starved Rock)
“Twenty years
from now you
will be more
disappointed by
the things you
didn’t do
than by the ones
you did do …
Explore. Dream.
Discover.”
~Mark Twain
Kick up your heels … and meet fun friends!
(Photo at Illinois Beach State Park)
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Hike Deer Grove East, near Palatine,
Bike Chicago’s Lakefront, May 27 (Th), 10 am – 1 pm Group favorite! Picture Lake Michigan’s blue
waters dotted with sailboats, and the city’s magnificent skyline. Our round-trip ride from Irving Park to Soldier Field highlights Belmont Harbor, Lincoln Park Zoo, Oak Street Beach, Navy Pier, Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium and other Windy City landmarks. Biking distance: About 18 miles on a paved, level trail.
Hike Illinois Beach State Park near Zion, June 1-5 (T-S) Trek along lapping waves, sand dunes,
wildflowers, oak savannas and the gorgeous “dead river.” Look for turtles laying eggs, spawning carp, prickly pear cacti, stones to skip, and warm sand for bare toes. Hike distance: About 4 miles.
Bike Illinois Beach State Park near Zion, June 3 & 5 (W, S) Enjoy Lake Michigan, dune formations,
and other gorgeous scenery on this great ride. Bike distance: About 18 level miles on gravel/paved trails.
Tips & Logistics… Times noted are for our hike/ride - not travel. We leave promptly at 10 am, so arrive by 9:50 so you’re ready
to go and don’t miss us. Return times are approximate, depending on our pace & trails.
Driving: We’ll send you directions and a Google Map “pin” to use from your home.
Weather: We have fun in all kinds of weather, so we rarely postpone. If we do cancel, we’ll e-mail you by 8
am that day. Make-up dates: June 8-12.
Bring/wear: Bring water, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and picnic lunch. Dress in layers and for comfort,
not fashion.
Wear comfy, broken-in walking shoes/hiking boots with sock liners under Smart Wool hiking socks. You might like to use a hiking stick (available at Target/Walmart).
We ride on trails, not roads. Bring a bike, helmet, and lock. Your bike need not be new, but check tires, brakes, chains, and gears a few days before we ride so you can fix your bike or borrow one, since we can’t delay our trip for repairs. Hybrid bikes work better on our trails than road or mountain bikes.
No phone zone & quiet time: You’ve told us you like to connect with the "wild side" and with one
another on our mini-getaways…and to step away from things that bombard nature's peace and your peace of mind. So, our trips are No Phone Zones where phones/ringers are turned off once we hit the trail. Likewise, you’ve asked us to treat you to a 10-minute “quiet time” on the trail. With great pleasure!
Hike spring’s prettiest “wild places!” (Photo at Bluff Spring Fen)
Spot bison near White Pines (Photo at Nachusa)
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Sign Up Today …Play Outdoors This Spring! 1.Your name: __________________________________
Cell Phone: ______________________________________
E-mail:___________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City:___________________________Zip: _________
2. Cost: Half-day hikes/bike rides are $15 each; full-
day trips to Starved Rock & White Pines are $30 each.
3. Register for as many or as few as you’d like.
Check the below blue boxes of hikes/rides you’d like to join. (You can switch days later, as needed.)
4. Pace: We walk briskly enough for a workout and
leisurely enough to relish nature’s treasures. Please check here ___ so we know you’re on board with a 3 mph pace if weather necessitates a quicker pace to ensure your safety.
5. Mail this form & your check to Trailbound Trips, 533 S. Summit St, Barrington 60010 (check payable to Trailbound
Trips)
44 Hike/Bike Options Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Beverly Lake April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17
Reed Turner/Heron Creek April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24
Starved Rock/Matthiessen FULL DAY April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30
Fullersburg Woods May 1
Lowden Miller/White Pines FULL DAY May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8
Fox Bluff Preserve May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15
Fox River Trail May 13 pm May 15 pm
Bullfrog Lake/Palos May 18 May 19 May 21 May 22
Botanic Gardens May 20
Deer Grove East May 25 May 26 May 28 May 29
Chicago Lakefront May 27
Illinois Beach State Park June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5
Illinois Beach State Park June 3 pm June 5 pm
Happy Trails! Carol “Scout” Ruhter
Cell: 847-707-9377; [email protected] Office manager Renee Mueller: [email protected]
Rediscover outdoor fun! (Photo at Poplar Creek Trail)
