Traverse open prairie and grassland of Roznos Meadow while enjoying the views of the surrounding Baraboo Hills. Climb the East Bluff’s south face as you enter Devil’s Lake State Park, relishing fall color along the way. We’ll meet up with the park’s Upland Trail Loop and take it over to the parking lot on Hwy 113. Shuttles will return you to your vehicle.
Hike Details:
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon.
- Total hike distance: 3.5 miles
- Elevation gain: 500 feet
- Starting point: Meet at Roznos Meadow parking lot (43.40561, -89.67520)
- Ending point: Hwy 113 parking lot (with shuttle back to vehicle) (43.42547, -89.68648)
- Hike leader: Debby Capener (debbycapener@gmail.com)
State Park Pass required for vehicle at starting point’s parking lot.
Finish out your Mammoth Hike Challenge miles with a scenic hike along a portion of the Trade River Segment. Enjoy a three-mile hike that traverses a serpentine boardwalk and meanders over and around bedrock. Stroll through a prairie and woods, and don’t miss a photo op next to a beautiful basalt rock dropped by the Superior Lobe of the last glaciation!
You’re invited to join the Indianhead Chapter for an end-of-the-season potluck. (You’re welcome to bring a dish to pass.)
Volunteer shuttles will take hikers to the start for a hike back to the potluck site (the chapter’s shed).
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Distance: 3 miles
Meeting Point: 140th Street parking area
Shuttles to Hike Start: Trail Access and Parking off 280th Ave and 130th Street
End point/Potluck: Indianhead Chapter Shed located near the 140th Street parking area
Recommendations:
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
- Bring bug repellant, water, and a snack.
- Bring a dish to pass for the potluck.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Thanks to Ice Age Trail Alliance partner Athletic Brewing Co., we’re excited to offer non-alcoholic Athletic Brews to 21+ attendees as a part of this event. Athletic Brewing Co. has supported boardwalk construction on several segments of Trail, funded habitat improvement along the Trail, and even filmed a short video that highlights the work of Alliance volunteers.
Photo credit: Roberta Smith
