DAY HIKES
Reed-Turner, Long Grove, Forest Immersion
May 14-18, 2024
May 14-18
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 1 mile.
Terrain
Dirt and crushed limestone path that are a mix of sun and shade, some hills.
These will be our first “Forest Immersion” walks. Perhaps you have heard of the Japanese practice of “Forest Bathing” or “Forest Therapy”. This short walk is designed to let you slow down, put aside technology, and take time to fully notice the wonder of the forest with all your senses.
Reed-Turner is a favorite of ours with the ephemeral wildflowers, hidden lake, old-growth forest, ravine, and rippling brook.
Washroom
There is not an outhouse on site. There is an outhouse at the Heron Creek playground, just north of Reed-Turner.
What to Bring
Water
Sunglasses/sunscreen
Sturdy hiking shoes/boots
Dress in layers for comfort
Optional: bring an easy chair to carry or a yoga mat to lie down on if you like
Sack lunch for an after-hike picnic
Emergency Medical Information form filled out (this is kept in your backpack, and only accessed in emergencies)
Lunch Optional
Bring a sack lunch. Enjoy a meal and camaraderie from 12-1:00.
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.
What to expect
This is a new and different type of walk/experience for Trailbound Trips. We will seek to immerse our senses in the forest and allow nature to refocus ourselves. We hope that you will walk away feeling refreshed and invigorated. Julie Kanak, a certified Forest Therapy guide, and an experienced Trailbound Trips guide, will be leading these walks.
We will wander into the deep ravine that holds the Indian Creek, through restored prairie, and into virgin oak-hickory woodlands. Our trail takes us along Reed Pond, an 8-acre bay that opens up to the large Salem Lake.
Driving Directions
Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center
Access off Old McHenry Road south of Rt. 22 in Long Grove.
Long Grove Park District
Phone: 847-438-4743
Web: www.lgparks.org
Discussion Starter Question
We will discuss what you think of our new Forest Immersion experience, what was good and what can be improved.
Guides
Tue- Sat: Julie, aka "Wander Woman"
Tue-Thur, Sat: Kari
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.