DAY HIKES

Fox Bluff Conservation Area,

Algonquin, IL

May 28-June 1 

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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

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Miles

Approx 2.5.

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Terrain

Dirt path with a mix of sun and shade and some hills.

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Fox Bluff treats us to rolling hills, woodlands, wetlands, fens, little waterfalls, Fox River shoreline, and fascinating history.

Washroom

Washroom in the parking lot.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 this Conservation area and the unique flora and wetlands to Fox Bluff.

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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:

  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 three 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.