Join Hikes & Events!
Interested in joining us? Check out the scheduled hikes and events below!
Shared Adventures
Want to go with friends? Want to meet new friends? Or come be our friend.
Hike and Forest Bathing
Dates: June 5, July 10, and Nov 5
Time: 9am-Noon CST
Get your WILD ON with us to kick off the Hiking Season.
Kathleen Aharonoi, The Human Ecologist, will be leading us on a beautiful Forest Bathing Adventure. You don’t have to remove your clothes and you will get wet only if it rains.
Join us at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Trail, Mettawa, IL.
Pride Hike and Celebration
Date: June 18
Time: 9am-Noon CST
There is no wrong way to Pride.
What the heck is a Pride Hike? Well, at Back to Wild, we say ‘Celebrate Pride in whatever way is right for you, hon.’ Sometimes being loud, large, and extra is on the menu, and sometimes it’s not. If the latter lights up your rainbow, come out for a Pride Hike during June.
Come on and cherish your perfect self while you werk this hike.
We welcome everyone LGBTQAI+ and all their allies and loved ones. Bring the kids!
We will have some fun Pride schwag for everyone.
We will announce the chosen trail in a week or 2. Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
$5.50 per hiker age <18
Hike and Watercolor
Date: June 12 (additional dates TBD)
Time: 9am-Noon CST
Art is WILD, Y’all.
This event combines creative play, mindfulness, and of course, physical adventure for a transformative outdoor experience.
No hiking or painting experience is needed. Renowned artist Hillary Johnson helps you discover your artistic wildling through watercolor painting.
Trail TBD – Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
$62.50 per hiker
Hike and Wine
Date: July 30 (additional dates TBD)
Time: 10am – 1pm CST
Cheers to adventure!
For this event, we’ve combined two of the Earth’s most perfect gifts – hiking and wine.
Why a Wine Hike? Why NOT Wine Hike? Let us toast to the wild out there and the wild inside!
Click Event Details for more information.
21+ only
Hike and Yoga
Dates to be announced soon.
A Double-Dip with Mother Nature
If your spirit needs a second serving of peace and tranquility, let Hike and Yoga be your salve.
No experience is necessary to thrive in these twin sessions. Both will be taken at an easy pace, making space for you to find your centering breath and the calm that accompanies it.
Namaste outside.
Hike and Kayaking
Dates to be announced soon.
We are very excited to offer a hiking and kayaking adventure this summer.
We will start the morning on the trails and getting in touch with Mother Nature.
Afterward, we will relocate and spend the afternoon kayaking.
FEATURED EVENT
Ladies Sunday Hike Club
(Last Sunday of the month)
Re-WILD and reconnect with your besties and nature.
Sisterhood is a destination, not a journey.
Join us for our monthly Ladies Hike Club. This hike is open to all women, those who identify as a woman, and non-binary folx.
Feeling like you want to…
- Spend quality time with your besties
- Regain your mental & emotional balance
- Activate calm presence
- Share some heartfelt laughs
But you’re not sure where to begin? We got you.
Custom Family Hiking Trips
Nature is the best place to recharge and reconnect. We now offer family hiking trips that provide fun for everyone.
$5.50 per hiker age < 18
Custom Hiking Adventure
Our classic service. Are you looking for a way to get outside for a while? Hiking and reconnecting to nature is one of the best ways to relax and relieve stress.
We will construct a fun adventure for you and your friends, coworkers, clients, or random strangers you want to invite.
Private, Custom Adventures
Choose the event that sounds best for you!
Join me for an adventure you’re sure to brag about the next time someone asks how your weekend went.
Camping Trips
Let’s adventure for multiple days! Don’t worry, we can have different tents.
Girls Re-Wildling Camping Weekend
Getaway the right way. Let’s retreat to the wild and find the peace of mind you’ve been craving.
Bring your bestie and come meet new friends. This will be a great weekend of connection and enjoying Mother Nature.
We will be picking dates and locations soon. If you want to get on the list please:
Fill out the form below and Carlyn will reach out to you to discuss details
Private Girls Camping Weekend
Bonfire & Bonding? Yes.
This is concierge camping. We provide the camping and hiking gear you need for a weekend in the woods. You and your girlfriends get cozy by the campfire and laugh until you cry or cry until you laugh. A healthy pour of sisterhood is just what you need.
Click on Event Details for more information or fill out the form below and Carlyn will reach out to you to discuss details.
Family Camping Weekend
Nature is the best place to do some family bonding. Remove the distractions of everyday life and spend some quality time together.
Everyone needs to experience sleeping under the stars (in a tent.)
We do all the work. You show up and bring your adventurous spirit.
Pricing is for 2 nights and 2 days.
Click Event Details for more information.
Weekend Retreat
The return of our very popular weekend retreat series is on its way. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date when we pick the next weekend!
Sojourn Into The Wild
Join us on a spiritual, healing, and deeply “off-the-grid” excursion more in-depth than any other of our hiking trips. Coming soon!
Trips and Retreats
Coming Soon!
These events are not available at the moment, but will be returning to the lineup as soon as possible!