Walking Thru Autumn

Please join us for our special 20th anniversary of the Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week nearly 100 participants will gather for a guided hike to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Park District trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 9 offered hikes, participants will receive a commemorative 20th Anniversary hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood hiking sticks are available for $10. All hikes start at 9 am, last approximately 1.5 hours and will be on easy to moderate terrain. Register online at www.jampd.com. September 5th marks the first hike; however, participants may register as late as September 26th for the final 6 hikes. Registrations and walk-ins after this date are encouraged but will not be eligible for the hiking stick medallion. Come enjoy the beauty of fall in your parks! Walking Thru Autumn 2026 Sept. 5 Beil's Buck Run (BBR) Sept. 12 Heritage Park (HP) Sept. 19 Cottonwood Trail (KW/C) Sept. 26 Motter Metro Park (MMP) Oct. 3 McLean Teddy Bear Park (MTB) Oct. 10 Haver Ridge (HR) Oct. 17 Hermon Woodlands (HW) Oct. 24 Deep Cut Historical Park (DC) Oct. 31 Kendrick Woods (KW) To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Walking Thru Autumn, the Park District has partnered with Cappie Sportswear to provide commemorative apparel in honor of this special occasion! Our limited-edition 20th Anniversary logo can be printed on a variety of wearables, including tee shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. Check out our exclusive online store and place your order by Wednesday, September 30th to ensure product delivery before our final hike at Kendrick Woods on Saturday, October 31! Link to online store: https://walkingthruautumn2026.itemorder.com/