DAY HIKES
Fox Bluff Conservation Area,
Algonquin, IL
May 28-June 1
May 28-June 1
2-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
Miles
Approx 2.5.
Terrain
Dirt path with a mix of sun and shade and some hills.
Fox Bluff treats us to rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, fens, little waterfalls, Fox River shoreline, and fascinating history.
Washroom
Washroom in the parking lot.
What to Bring
Water
Sunglasses/sunscreen
Camera/phone
Rainwear as needed
Sturdy hiking shoes/boots
Dress in layers for comfort
A hiking stick is helpful. I have loaners if desired
Emergency Medical Information form filled out (this is kept in your backpack, and only accessed in emergencies)
Sack lunch for an after-hike picnic
Lunch Optional
Bring a sack lunch. There are plenty of picnic tables within the pavilion for us to enjoy lunch together. 12:00-1:00
Times
We meet by 9:50 am and begin our hike at 10:00 am to noon. As a courtesy to all women, please arrive early, as we will begin promptly and not wait for latecomers.
Let’s Fully Savor the Outdoor Serenity
We ask you kindly to silence your phones and keep conversations positive.
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.
You Will Learn
We will learn about the history of this Conservation area and the unique flora and wetlands to Fox Bluff.
What to expect
Fox Bluff is 279 acres between the Cary Algonquin Road and the Fox River. Our trail is a dirt path that will be mostly in the woods, but we also cross over the wetlands and a beautiful little waterfall. This is another quiet conservation area, so we will see more critters than people. The end of our trail takes us down a slope to the shoreline of the Fox River. If it has recently rained, our boots will probably get muddy.
We will learn about the history of the Conservation area as well as the different wetlands, fens, grasses and sedges.
During the hike, there will be a 15-minute part of the trail that is a silent walk, so that each person can more fully appreciate the sounds of nature.
Driving Directions
Fox Bluff Conservation Area is accessed off Cold Springs Road in Cary.
McHenry County Conservation District
Phone: 815-338-6223
Web: www.mccdistrict.org
Discussion Starter Question
This land is filled with rare plants & wetlands – largely because it was left relatively undisturbed.
Guides
Tue-Thur: Kari
Fri-Sat: Karen, aka "Carin"
Cancellations
If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within seven days:
Please email hello@trailboundtrip.com, and state your name, and desired new hike day.
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:
There needs to be a minimum of three people. You will be notified 24 hours in advance if this is the case.
The weather is dangerous, ie. lightning or a major storm. You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike.