DAY HIKES

St. Mary’s of the Lake

Mundelein, IL

Oct. 27, 28, 29, 2026

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Oct. 27, 28, 29

2-hours

$25.00

Difficulty rating

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Miles

3.5 miles

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Terrain

We are on a paved path the entire route.

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Trailbound returns this year to enjoy the unique opportunity to explore the private property of the University of St. Mary of the Lake. This beautiful campus is also home to the Mundelein Seminary, adding a rich historical dimension to our journey. St. Mary’s Lake itself is a 105-acre body of water, nestled within a larger 1,000-acre campus. Preserved since 1920, the campus not only showcases the serene beauty of its trees and tranquil lake but also features impressive architecture and a grand belvedere pier. Our walk follows a paved path that gracefully circles the entire lake, allowing us to walk peacefully beneath mature oaks, maples, spruce, hickory, and cottonwood trees.

Washroom

There are flush toilets in the Welcome Center /Mundelein Hall

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What to Bring

  • Water

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Optional lunch this week

We are not allowed to picnic on the property. Please wait for email confirming potential lunch details.

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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

Acorns and Wooly Bears

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Book the Trip

Driving Directions

Address: Universtiy of St. Mary of the Lake.

Must enter from hwy 45 and Univeristy Drive!!

Entrance is approximately 1 mile north from hwy 176 and 45. Take 45 north to University Drive, and turn right onto campus. PARK in Purple Parking Lot.

(They do not want us to enter from hwy 176 or Maple ave, this is important!)

Google maps directions
Apple maps directions

Discussion Starter Question

‍Break a bowl, and the love that reassembles the fragments is stronger than the love which took its symmetry for granted when it was whole. - Derek Walcott

‍How have we grown stonger because of broken hearts, dreams and relationships?

Guides

Kari, aka, “Lucky Duck” on Wednesday

Karen, aka “Carin” on Tue and Thur.

Quote of the day

“ If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll be they’d live a lot differently.” Bill Watterson

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.