DAY HIKES

The Grove - Glenview

Feb. 3, 4, 5, 7, 2026

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Feb 3, 4, 5, 7, 2026

2-hours

$25.00

Difficulty rating

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Miles

Approx 2.5 miles

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Terrain

We are on a level dirt path and boardwalks.

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The Grove is a beautiful woodland preserved for it’s oak-hickory savanna and wetland. It’s also a National Historic Landmark, featuring the work of Dr. John Kennicott, a physician and horticulturalist, and his son Robert, Illinois’ first naturalist. The Kennicott family settled at The Grove in 1836. Some original buildings and replicas are still there. The Grove also has a great nature center, where we’ll see a 130-year-old snapping turtle, many animals, and learn about Robert Kennicott’s discoveries.

Washroom

Inside the visitor center, a little bit of a walk from the parking lot.

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What to Bring

  • Water

  • Hiking sticks

  • Boot grips: YakTrax or even better Kahtoola Microspikes

  • Emergency Medical Information form filled out, kept in your bag

  • Layers to keep warm

  • Waterproof ankle high hiking boots or boots for snow.

  • Optional: warming packets for hands or feet.

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Optional for lunch

Join us for lunch afterwards at a near by restaurant. Elly’s Pancake House: 1624 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL

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Times

We meet by 9:45 am to use the washroom at the Nature Center. We begin hiking at 10:00am

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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 the temperature is below 0 degrees, or windchilll is below -20 degrees we will cancel. If it’s snowing too much to drive we will also cancel. Look for an email before 8am on the day of the hike for cancellations.

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You Will Learn

The history of the Kennicott family

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Book the trip

Driving Directions

Address: The Grove

1421 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL 60025

Drive to the second smaller parking lot, further in the park. We will meet in the Parking lot at 9:45am

Google maps directions
Glenview Park District

Discussion Starter Question

Robert Kennicott grew up in the Grove woods with all its ecological diversity. This must have encouarged him to follow his passion for observing, understanding, and exploring the natural world.

If you had to pick a new subject to “explore” what would it be?

Guides

Karen, aka “Cairn”, Tue. and Saturday.

Kari, aka “Mucky Duck” Wed. & Thur.

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 or not bearable. You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike via email.