DAY HIKES

HarmsWoods

Glenview, IL

Oct. 14, 15, 16, 2025

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Oct. 14, 15, 16 2025

2-hours

$25.00

Difficulty rating

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Miles

Approximately 3.2 miles

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Terrain

A level trail that begins with a paved path, then onto curshed gravel and dirt paths. Dirt paths have lots of roots and bumps.

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A new trail for Trailbound, it is also recognized as one of the top 5 trails by the “Friends of the Forest Preserve.” Our trail begins at Harms Woods and takes us along the scenic North Branch trail into the serene Glenview Woods. Here, we walk along well-established dirt paths that closely follow the North Branch of the Chicago River, then loop further out into the deeper sections of the woods. During the fall season, the trail offers an abundance of color, showcasing mature witch hazel, maples, and oaks, creating a beautiful and peaceful hiking experience.

Washroom

There is an outhouse at the parking lot.

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What to Bring

  • Water

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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

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Times

We meet at 9:45 am to 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 we do cancel a hike, you will receive an email before 8am on the day of your hike.

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You Will Learn

About tree bark

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Driving Directions

Address: Harms Woods - North Lot

Harms Rd and Old Orchard Rd. Entrance is off Harms Road. Glenview/Morton Grove, IL

Please use Google directions below to get from your home to the parking lot.

Discussion Starter Question

Bark is the corky, waterproof layer that protects a tree’s living tissue against disease and external attack. At first glance, it appears the trees have similar looking bark. But taking a closer look, there is great variation in color, thickness, texture, flakes, smoothness, shininess, cracks, thorns, ridges, flakes etc.

What ways do you like to protect yourself?

Guides

Karen, aka “Cairn” on Tuesday

Kari, aka “Lucky Duck” on Wed. & Thur.

Quote of the day

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately." Henry David Thoreau

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.