DAY HIKES

Chicago Riverwalk & Lunch at Washington Hall

December 3, 4, and 5, 2024

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Dec. 3, 4, 5

3-hours

$25.00

If this is your first hike of the season, please first register for the season and fill out this mandatory Annual Registration Waiver.

Difficulty rating

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What to Expect

Miles

Approx 4.5 miles

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Terrain

Pavement and stairs

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Join Trailbound Trips for an urban walk to enjoy Chicago’s natural spaces, art, culture, and Chistmas cheer. Our route takes us from the Ogilvie train station to Chicago’s Riverwalk to Lake Michigan to the Cancer Survivor’s garden and onto the Bean, Christmas tree and Washington Hall for lunch. After lunch, we will walk by the Christkindlmarket before heading back to catch the train at 1:35. Walks take place on Dec 3rd and Dec. 5th at 10:15am at the Ogilvie Train Station lobby. The entire route is 4.5 miles. Cost of lunch not included.

Washroom

Washroom in the train station

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What to Bring

  • Water

  • Rainwear as needed

  • Sturdy walking shoes

  • Dress in layers for comfort

  • Emergency Medical Information form filled out (this is kept in your backpack, and only accessed in emergencies)

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Lunch

We will stop at the Washington Food Hall for a wide variety of choices with their 10 different vendors under one roof. Under new management, this Hall is getting great reviews from Chicago’s Food Magazine.

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Times

We meet by 10:20 am and begin our walk at 10:30.  As a courtesy to all women, please arrive early, as we will begin promptly and not wait for latecomers. Our goal is make the return NW train at 1:35. If our morning runs long, there is a 2:35 train, or you may choose to stay longer in the city on your own.

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Let’s Fully Savor the Outdoor Serenity

We ask you kindly to silence your phones and keep conversations positive.

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Weather

We have fun in all kinds of weather, so we rarely postpone.  If we do cancel a hike, I will email you before 8am the morning of the hike.

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You Will Learn

We will learn about the history of the Riverwalk & Cancer Survivor’s Park.

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Driving Directions

Meet at Ogilvie Transportation Center

500 West Madison Street

Chicago, IL 60661

We will meet on the ground floor, in the lobby facing Madison Street at 10:20am. Meet near the Hudson Booksellers store.

Those from the Northwest Suburbs can ride the train on the UP-NW 642 line.

Discussion Starter Question

The transformation of the Chicago river and the riverwalk reflects the development of Chicago itself. Now, a truly desirable location with a focus on recreation, dining, ecology, art and culture.

Guides

Tue- Kari aka “Lucky Duck” & Michelle  aka “Snake Charmer”

Wed-Kari aka “Lucky Duck”

Thur: Kari aka  “Lucky Duck”

Cancellations

If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within seven days:

  1. Please email hello@trailboundtrip.com, and state your name, and desired new hike day.

  2. You will receive confirmation for this new day hike if there is room on the trip.

Refunds

Refunds are given when Trailbound Trips cancels a hike. Trailbound Trips will cancel and refund a hike for two reasons:

  1. There needs to be a minimum of five people.  You will be notified 24 hours in advance if this is the case.

  2. The weather is dangerous, ie. lightning or a major storm.  You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike.