Hiking for Health and Happiness

Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join us at Brushwood Center in the Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL for a nature meditation followed by a two mile hike. Please arrive no later than 11:00 am, wear comfortable hiking or running shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. The hiking terrain is not paved and we may encounter irregular surface paths – all part of the beauty and joy of the hike! Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Presented by: Kimberly Matthews, MA, LCPC; and Megan McMahon, PhD

Trail map can be found at this link: Forest Preserve Map

Participants will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the duration of the hike.

Meet outside the Brushwood Center entrance by 11:00 am – promptness is important so allow time for walking from the parking lot!  Brushwood parking lot and Brushwood Center can be found on the Forest Preserve Map.  Please note: take the first left when you enter the forest preserve.