Seek Natural Thrills Not Supernatural Chills on Friday the 13th!

Deep within Rusk County forest land in northwest Wisconsin are some of the most spectacular, geologically unique sites in all of Wisconsin: Devil’s Elbow, Gundy’s Canyon, Devil’s Kettle, and more. These geological gems, hidden in a rugged and remote area, are known primarily to locals and geologists.

Be among the few to visit these sites most have never seen or heard of during this special member event! You’ll go behind-the-scenes on a tour of an area that may soon host rerouted miles of Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Enjoy a sneak peek of this geological grandeur!

The Dreamer Route features spectacular, geologically unique sites. Photo by Dave Caliebe. See these geological gems for yourself! Photo by Dave Caliebe.

This five-mile guided hike along a possible future route of the Blue Hills Segment presents rough, challenging terrain. Prepare for uneven ground, bush whacking, stumps, and rocks. The hike will be held rain, snow, or shine.

Enjoy a post-hike cookout at the Murphy Flowage picnic area and meet local chapter volunteers.

Hike Guides:

• Dave Caliebe, Trail Program Manager for the Ice Age Trail Alliance
• Fred Nash, Rusk County resident and Blue Hills Chapter Coordinator

Member Event Details:

Friday, October 13

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Blue Hills region, Rusk County (specific location details will be shared in the registration confirmation email).

Space limited to 25 hikers. $25.00/hiker (includes guided hike and cookout). Register today!

Be among the few to visit these incredible sites! Photo by Dave Caliebe. These geologic features are mainly known only to locals and geologists. Photo by Dave Caliebe.

Good news: This member hike is an official Mammoth Hike Challenge event and qualifies for 10 bonus miles!

Remember! Sharing photos from this unique hiking adventure on social media (#MammothHikeChallenge, @iceagetrail) will help you rack up 5 bonus miles.

Not an Alliance member? Become a member (and qualify for 10 bonus miles!).

Experience geological wonders, hike potential future Ice Age Trail, and count this event as bonus miles for the Mammoth Hike Challenge! Photo by Dave Caliebe.

Make a Weekend of it – Accumulate Mammoth Hike Challenge bonus miles!

Stick around and explore neighboring Chippewa County. Hike the Chippewa River Segment and Meet Monty on October 14. Attending this official Mammoth Hike Challenge event will garner you 10 bonus miles!

And visit nearby Trail Communities, St. Croix Falls, Cornell, and Rib Lake. (If one of these is your fourth Trail Community, it qualifies for 10 bonus miles.)

The region’s ColdCache opportunities offer additional natural thrills and 5 bonus miles!