DAY HIKES
Fel Pro RRR
Cary, IL
Sept. 16, 17, 18, 20, 2025
Sept 16, 17, 18, 20, 2025
2-hours
$25.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
Approximately 3 miles
Terrain
Mostly grass & dirt trails, some paved trail. Some hilly terrain.
Back to an old favorite of Trailbound, this hike features 3 ponds, glacial kames, wetlands, prairies, and oak savannas. In its “previous life”, this preserve was a park for the Fel-Pro Corporation employees, offering them the the 3Rs: Rest, Relaxation, and Recreation. This hike also offers beautiful vistas as we climb a few hills.
Washroom
There is an outhouse at 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 would love to continue the comraderie after the hike for a short picnic lunch. Please bring a sack lunch and join us.
12:00-12:30pm
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 spiders!
Driving Directions
Address: Fel Pro RRR - West entrance
1900 Crystal Lake Road, Cary, IL
(This address might take you a little too far west on Crystal Lake Road., please check out Google link below for directions to the parking lot)
Discussion Starter Question
The original intent of this land was to provide its employees with a place of rest, relaxation, and recreation.
Which of these three things do you need more in your life these days?
Guides
Julie, aka “Wander Woman” for all hikes
Quote of the day
“Recall that whatever lofty things you might accomplish today, you will do them only because you first ate something that grew out of the dirt” Barbara Kingsolver
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.