Hinsdale is known for its beautiful residences and teardown culture, of which new rebuilds have taken 30% of homes in the village. The town has a rolling, wooded topography, with a quaint downtown. Hinsdale's downtown area is a National Register Historic District and contains restaurants, different types of shops, and various other services, as well as 1 of Hinsdale's 2 train stations. This walk takes you past both the older historic homes and new modern homes, through Hinsdale's downtown, and by several of Hinsdale's beautiful parks.
NOTE: This event takes place on a Sunday rather than our usual Saturday.
Walk begins at 1 p.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to register.
Start Location: Whole Foods
500 E Ogden Ave, Hinsdale, IL
Geneva is a quaint, historic town with many eating and shopping opportunities along the walk. The 5k route takes you to the Fox River, downtown on the Lincoln Heritage Highway (LHH), and past beautiful homes in the Historic District. The 10K route passes interesting shops and restaurants on 3rd St, past the train depot and the Kane County Government Center to a railroad/pedestrian bridge over the Fox River. A hike/bike trail through Forest Preserves and a park take you along the river and back to Geneva's Historic District.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to register.
Start Location: Geneva Public Library
227 South 7th St., Geneva, IL
Busse Woods/Ned Brown Preserve is 3,558 acres and part of the Cook County Forest preserve system.Since 1925, a small elk herd has inhabited a 17-acre enclosed pasture in Busse Woods. The walk is a 12k loop on a paved bicycle trail through Busse's upland forest, an ancient remnant, full of tall red oaks and hickories, maple, ash, basswood, elm and very large ironwoods. The walk passes the elk enclosure, boating area, dam, and various picnic areas. The 5k walk is an out-and-back walk to the elk enclosure.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to register.
Start Location: Busse Forest Main Dam Grove 26 & 27
Elk Grove Village, IL
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook is a part of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. The trail through Fullersburg Woods follows Salt Creek through woods and prairie. In the 1930s, the Forest Preserve was the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. There is a wonderful CCC-built Visitor Center/Nature Center at the beginning of the trail, and a number of CCC-era stone and wood shelters scattered along the way. There are frequent sightings of delightful woodland creatures along the way, and a large variety of migrating and resident birds. The trail leads to Graue Mill and Museum - a working grist mill and a National Historic Landmark. The 10K trail also passes the Oak Brook Public Library, Butler National Golf Course, and Oak Brook Golf Course, using part of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail before returning to Fullersburg Woods.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to register.
Start Location: Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL
The Chicago Lakefront walk passes all of Chicago's finest attractions - the Museum campus, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Water Tower. There are stunning views of the city skyline from the Museum campus. If you have lots of time, book a ticket to the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, or the Adler Planetarium. Navy Pier has many restaurants and a beer garden to enjoy. This is one walk that covers a lot ! Much of the walk is along Lake Michigan - use sunscreen, especially during the summer.
Walk begins at 10 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register.
Start Location: Hostelling International USA
24 E. Ida B Wells, Chicago, IL