DAY HIKES

Forest Immersion @ Reed-Turner

Long Grove, IL

May 6, 7, 8, 10, 2025

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May 6, 7, 8, 10

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 1 mile.

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Terrain

Dirt and crushed limestone path that are a mix of sun and shade, some hills.

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Back by popular demand, this is a different type of walk/experience for Trailbound Trips. This short walk is designed to let you slow down, put aside technology, and take time to fully notice the wonder of the forest literally with all your senses. Our hope is 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. Reed-Turner is a special place that has a large variety of spring ephemerals & native plants in one small protected area of land.

Washroom

There is an outhouse near the parking lot.

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What to Bring

  • Water

  • Sunglasses/sunscreen

  • Sturdy hiking shoes/boots

  • Dress in layers for comfort

  • Bug repellent in case the bugs are out early

  • Optional: bring a very small mat to sit on in the woods if you like. Julie will also have some.

  • Sack lunch for an after-hike picnic

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

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Optional Tea and Lunch

Julie will be finishing the Forest Immersion with a traditional Japanese Tea picnic setting. Optional to join, 12:00-12:30.

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Times

We meet by 9:45 am and begin our experience 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, you will receive an email before 8am the morning of the hike.

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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

Julie will be leading “senses” focused discussions throughout the time together, and will finish with a “Japanese tea”.

Guides

Julie, aka "Wander Woman" will lead all the Forest Immersions

Cancellations

If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within the same season.

  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.