DAY HIKES
Coral Woods Conservation Area
Marengo, IL
Oct. 20, 22, 24 2026
Oct. 20, 22, 24,
2-hours
$25.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
Approx. 3 miles
Terrain
We are on dirt, grass, and gravel trails, gentle hills
A very special treat in western Illinois, Coral Woods is one of the few preserves that has 100 acres of continuous oak woodlands AND has the county’s largest sugar maple grove where trees have stood for 80-100 years. We are saving this hike for peak color time. Come enjoy these 775 acres along with it’s history of a Native American village and the old stagecoach route!
Washroom
There is an outhouse in the parking lot.
What to Bring
Water
Hiking sticks are optional
Emergency Medical Information form filled out, kept in your bag
Clothing layers as needed
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots.
Bug spray just in case.
Optional lunch this week
We hope you stay afterwards for 30 minuts for a sack lunch or snack to continue the comraderie.
Times
We meet at 9:45 am to begin hiking at 10:00am
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, you will receive an email before 8am on the day of your hike.
You Will Learn
About moths
Driving Directions
Address: 7400 Somerset Dr, Marengo, IL 60152
Discussion Starter Question
Autumn is a great season of gathering and collecting - for animals, gardeners, and farmers.
Tell us something you enjoy gathering aor collectins.
Guides
Karen, aka “Cairn” : Tue and Saturday
Kari, aka, “Lucky Duck” : Wed and Thur.
Quote of the day
“Those who contemplae the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts”. Rachel Carson
Cancellations
If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within the same season:
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 or not bearable. You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike via email.