DAY HIKES
Fullersburg Woods
Oakbrook, IL
Oct. 21, 22, 23, 2025
Oct. 21, 22, 23 2025
2-hours
$25.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
Approximately 3.5 miles
Terrain
A level trail that is mostly crushed gravel.
This lovely trail winds along Salt Creek, going through mature woods with beautiful fall colors, especially from maple trees. Along the way, we have the opportunity to visit the Old Graue Mill, which is our state’s only remaining operating waterwheel grist mill. This historic site was also a significant stop on the famous Underground Railroad. Today, it serves as a museum offering fascinating glimpses into Victorian-era living, including an exhibit dedicated to traditional spinning and weaving techniques. This Preserve is 222 acre wildlife haven set within an urban environment.
Washroom
There are flush toilets at the Nature Center
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. 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 the benefits of dam removals
Driving Directions
Address: Fullersburg Woods
3609 Spring road, Oak Brook, IL
Discussion Starter Question
Dams were created to control water flow, store water efficiently, and produce energy, all of which brought positive benefits to farmers and local communities. However, despite these advantages, dams have also caused significant negative impacts on fish species by disrupting their natural migration patterns and altering aquatic ecosystems.
What is something you have removed in your life, even though it had benefits, that has given you a greater quality of life?
Guides
Karen, aka “Cairn” on Tuesday
Kari, aka “Lucky Duck” on Wed. & Thur.
Quote of the day
"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." John Muir
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.