DAY HIKES
Dixie Briggs Nature Preserve
Dundee, IL
May 12, 13, 14, 2026
May 12, 13, 14, 2026
2-hours
$25.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
Approximately 3 miles
Terrain
Mostly a level trail that has a few hills. Trails are grass and and dirt paths.
Enjoy rare native plants, gentle rolling hills, and the rippling waters of Dixie Creek, alongside sculpted glacial kames, a fen, and dry hill prairie. Delight in cheerful birdsong and the presence of majestic trees—this preserve boasts incredible old burr oaks with rugged bark and long, gnarly branches. A true seasonal treat, especially in spring, when the rich, open ecological space comes alive.
Washroom
There are NO outhouses, parking is on the street. Use restrooms at near-by Buffalo Grove Forest Preserve, off hwy 31, just north of Dixie Briggs.
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 9:50 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 mighty hummingbirds, fens, and who Dixie Briggs was.
Driving Directions
Address: Dixie Briggs Nature Preserve.
Lundstrom Lane Trailhead, Dundee, IL
Taking hwy 31 south from downtown Algonquin, go west on Lundstrom lane, and look for car with blue Trailbound flag on the street. Street parking only.
Discussion Starter Question
Nature is brimming with displays that evoke confidence: An enourmous tree stretching straight and tall. A carefully constructed bird’s nest or spider’s web. Consider on our walk what brings you confidence and pride in your own life.
Together, we will find examples of nature’s pride.
Guides
Kari, aka “Lucky Duck”
Quote of the day
“Flowers don’t worry about how they are going to bloom. They juswt open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beauiful”. Jim Carrey
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.