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Light Up Cross Plains!
The Cross Plains Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to the fourth annual Light Up Cross Plains event on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a “long” guided hike at 3:30 pm, or a “short” guided hike at 4:00 p.m.
Both hikes will start and end at Esser Square (the green space next to Crossroads Coffeehouse – 2020 Main Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528).
The long hike will be approximately a 3-mile loop. Hikers will explore part of the Cross Plains Segment to the north of Highway 14/Main Street. Enjoy woodlands, the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Andersen Preserve, a savanna restoration area, and the Hickory Hill Conservation Park and of course
The short hike will be approximately a 1.5 mile out and back (with a steep elevation up Hickory Hills Conservancy).
Both hikes will go to the location of the tree lighting 4:45 pm before returning to Esser Square.
Dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend bringing a headlamp and/or flashlight for the way back.
After the hike, head back to Esser Square to enjoy hot cocoa, fire pits, and s’mores available from 3:00 – 8:00 pm.
The Greater Wausau Area Trail Community Celebration
Help celebrate the Greater Wausau Area becoming a new Ice Age Trail Community. Join Visit Wausau and the Ice Age Trail Alliance Central Moraines Chapter for a casual hiker meet-up and ribbon cutting. Meet Monty, the Ice Age Trail mammoth mascot too!
Event Details:
- Saturday, October 12, 2024
- 4:30 – 6:00 pm Trail Community Celebration at Timekeeper Distillery
- 5:00 Designation Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting
This event is open to community members and the general public. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the Ice Age Trail and Ice Age Trail Alliance.
This is a Mammoth Hike Challenge event! Earn 5 bonus miles by attending.
Dane County Chapter Mammoth Hike Challenge Group Hike
Join the Dane County Chapter for a group hike on the Verona Segment of the Ice Age Trail! We will meet at the Badger Prairie County Park shelter and hike about three miles total (out and back). Come enjoy a fun hike and add to your Mammoth Hike Challenge milage total!
Fresh popcorn will be provided by Visit Verona and non-alcoholic beer will be provided for hikers 21+ courtesy of Athletic Brewing!
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.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Tyke Hike BioBlitz
Activity:
Have you ever wondered how many species exist in our environment? From the shores of Lake Michigan to the forests of the Northwoods or the soil in your backyard, Wisconsin is teeming with life – and the Wisconsin Science Festival is launching a statewide BioBlitz project to learn more! Meet Ms. Andrea in the lobby for a 30-minute hike 
and BioBlitz, where you observe and record different species.
The more you discover, the more fascinating your hike becomes! Learn, experience and enjoy Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the wildly popular October Mammoth Hike Challenge!
Details:
The trail is stroller accessible but does go over some gravel. We recommend that you download the iNaturalist app ahead of the hike if you would like to record your observations. No registration is necessary to join the hike. This activity is part of the Wisconsin Science Festival and Let’s Hike, Delafield!
Weather dependent; watch the Delafield Public Library’s Facebook page for updates regarding weather cancellation.
Location:
This activity will meet at the Delafield Public Library. Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.
Trail Magic: Ask any librarian for some Trail Magic, and receive a small notebook to keep track of your observations on the trail!
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Tyke Hike BioBlitz
Activity:
Have you ever wondered how many species exist in our environment? From the shores of Lake Michigan to the forests of the Northwoods or the soil in your backyard, Wisconsin is teeming with life – and the Wisconsin Science Festival is launching a statewide BioBlitz project to learn more! Meet Ms. Andrea in the lobby for a 30-minute hike and BioBlitz, where you observe and record different species.
The more you discover, the more fascinating your hike becomes! Learn, experience and enjoy Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the wildly popular October Mammoth Hike Challenge!
Details:
The trail is stroller accessible but does go over some gravel. We recommend that you download the iNaturalist app ahead of the hike if you would like to record your observations. No registration is necessary to join the hike. This activity is part of the Wisconsin Science Festival and Let’s Hike, Delafield! and will be repeated on October 16 at 10 am.
Weather dependent; watch the Delafield Public Library’s Facebook page for updates regarding weather cancellation.
Location:
This activity will meet at the Delafield Public Library. Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.
Trail Magic: Ask any librarian for some Trail Magic, and receive a small notebook to keep track of your observations on the trail!
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Let’s Learn, Let’s Hike!
Presentation:
Have you ever wanted to walk along the Ice Age Trail? Wondered how this trail came to be or who built it? Ever wonder about all the life that surrounds you while on the trail? The more you discover, the more fascinating your hike becomes! Learn, experience and enjoy Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the wildly popular October Mammoth Hike Challenge!
Presenter:
Join “Thousand-Miler” and active Chapter member, Mary Cieslewicz and learn how to be a curious hiker.
Details:
Practice your curious hiking skills by taking a short hike on the Ice Age Trail at 10:00. At 10:30 we’ll have pumpkins to paint and hot cocoa to drink, plus a raffle prize for one lucky hiker! Whether hiking or sauntering, be inspired for adventures on the Trail! This activity is part of Let’s Hike, Delafield!
Location:
This presentation will take place at the Delafield Public Library. Library programs, events, and activities are free and open to the public.
Trail Magic: Ask any librarian for some Trail Magic, and receive a small notebook to keep track of your observation on the trail!
Science on the Square
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance at the Science on the Square as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival! It will be a fantastic night that blends science with downtown Madison businesses.
Back for its seventh year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event is again fusing with the Madison Night Market to create a unique way to explore hands-on science activities while also supporting local businesses and vendors. The Wisconsin Science Festival and Madison’s Central Business Improvement District are proud to bring you an event you won’t want to miss.
Join us in downtown Madison between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, for fun for all ages!
Event Details
- Thursday, October 17, 2024
- 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location
- Downtown Madison along State Street
- Ice Age Trail Alliance booth location coming soon!
At Science on the Square, outdoor STEM-themed activities will mix with Madison Night Market vendor tents throughout State Street. Indoor locations will showcase interesting exhibits, talks, or menu/product specials for you to check out as well. Learn more about the science that surrounds us every day while exploring downtown Madison.
Stop by the Ice Age Trail Alliance booth to meet Monty, the mammoth mascot of the Ice Age Trail, pick up Ice Age Trail maps, get a Mammoth Hike Challenge sticker, and ask questions on planning your next Ice Age Tail adventure!
Visit the Wisconsin Science Festival website to learn more: Science on the Square – Wisconsin Science Festival
Hatley – Ice Age Trail Community Celebration
Help celebrate the Village of Hatley as a new Ice Age Trail Community! There will be a meet and greet, along with a short ceremony complete with a ribbon-cutting at the Hatley Public Library. The event will feature family-friendly activities and a chance to meet Monty the Mammoth, official mascot of the Ice Age Trail. Cookies and refreshments available after the ribbon cutting.
Event Details
- Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
- Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m.
Even Location
- Hatley Public Library
- 435 Curtis Avenue, Hatley, WI 54440
The celebration is open to the public and is a great opportunity to learn more about the Ice Age Trail and Ice Age Trail Alliance.
Celebrate National Trails Day® in a BIG Way!
On the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
There’s lots to celebrate at this family-friendly event.
You’re Invited!
In honor of National Trails Day®, the Ice Age Trail Alliance and the National Park Service are hosting a celebration at the National Park Service headquarters in Cross Plains.
There’s lots to celebrate this year:
- The Ice Age Trail’s Unit Status designation
- The partnerships that make the Trail a reality
- Nearly three new yellow-blazed miles along the Cross Plains Segment (plus a white-blazed loop trail!)
Be there as the ribbon is cut and the new portion of the Cross Plains Segment is officially opened. Then, hike it! (Choose the distance right for you.)
Jaunt across a cool-grass prairie and saunter through oak woodlands, enjoying the surrounding landscape’s story; the tension between the Wisconsin Glaciation’s massive ice sheets and the unburied Driftless area. (Plus, the Trail travels across land owned by Alliance partners, the National Park Service and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.)
Meet the Trailbuilders who crafted the tread, built the boardwalk, and moved boulders on this portion of Trail as you hike! Hear their stories, get inside information.
Enjoy light, post-hike refreshments at the National Park Service office, and get your National Park Service stamp from the park office (which will be open).
Make plans to attend!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 1:00 p.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony
Where:
National Park Service-Cross Plains Interpretive Site
8075 Old Sauk Pass Rd, Cross Plains, Wis.
About National Trails Day®: Each year, people all across the country unite on the first Saturday of June to recognize the importance of America’s trails and the value they add to our lives.
Graphic by: American Hiking Society
Trailtessa 2024- Be a Twilight Explorer
Be a Twilight Explorer
Friday, April 26
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Dunes Segment, Manitowoc County
Woodland Dunes Nature Center, Two Rivers
Be brave! Explore the magical time of twilight with a group of other women and girls.
Be curious! Learn about evening spring sounds, then explore part of the Dunes Segment of the Ice Age Trail for a short, guided twilight walk. Watch the timberdoodles perform their courtship display and listen for frogs and other critters.
If the sky is clear, scope out the night sky with an astronomer. Bring a headlamp/small flashlight and be prepared for some areas of mud on the trail. Trail length will be about ½ mile and is on fairly even ground.
Open to all ages. Registration required, space is limited.
Resister directly with Woodland Dunes Nature Center.
Contact Jessica Johnsrud, jessicaj@woodlanddunes.org, or call the Nature Center at 920-793-4007 to register.
Trailtessa [treyl-tes-sah], noun: a woman or girl who gets out on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail to experience adventure, freedom and a new way to be. Trailtessa Retreats are events designed by women for women. Re-discover YOU with plenty of permission. Be any way you want to Be. Trailtessa events were created in conjunction with the REI Force of Nature initiative.
We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.
Dane County Winter Fun Extravaganza
Event Description
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lussier Family Heritage Center and Dane County Parks at the Winter Fun Extravaganza! The event will be a great opportunity to get outside this winter. Ice Age Trail Alliance volunteers will be at the snowshoe area to help attendees with gear and questions. Alliance members will also have maps, stickers and bandanas for everyone who comes by to say hello.
Here is a list of fun things that will be going on that you can participate in.
- Sledding – A few sleds will be available at first come, first serve basis.
- Warming Shelter Fire – We will light up the fire in the warming shelter and be providing s’mores with a donation to our environmental education programs.
- Snowshoeing – Snowshoe rentals will be $5 a pair to use during the event on a first come, first serve basis.
- Permit Free Weekend for Cross County Skiing!
- Bonfire – We will have a bonfire going at the shelter and be providing s’mores and hot chocolate with a donation to our environmental education programs.
- Snow free play! Use our igloo bricks to build an igloo, make snow people and more!
This is a free event open to the public, no registration is required. This event is weather dependent, check Dane County Parks’ Facebook event page and other social media platforms for cancelations.
Location
Indian Lake County Park
8183 State Highway 19
Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Contact
*Image credit: Lussier Family Heritage Center, Dane County Parks
1st Day Hike & Cardinal Scavenger Hunt – Central Moraines Chapter
The Hike: First Day Hike or Snowshoe
Hello, thrill-seekers! Let’s start the New Year with a bang and take on the frosty beauty of winter along the Thornapple Creek Segment of the Ice Age Trail.
Distance
An easygoing, 2-mile hike, so you can join even if you’re still recovering from your epic New Year’s Eve bash.
Event Details
But wait, there’s more! We’ve got an extra surprise for you – a Cardinal scavenger hunt with a super cool Scandinavian prize that’ll bring you good luck all year long so, hold onto your hats, folks, it’s time to hit the trail!
Our Chapter members are pumped to get to know you all, so let’s hnnke from Gold Dust Road to Thornapple Creek Road and exchange some stories. After that, we’ll shuttle you back to your cars.
Bonus Miles – Double the Fun!
Feeling extra adventurous? Double the fun and turn around and go for the golden 4 miles. We’ll have delicious treats and hot cocoa waiting to warm you up and keep our hikers energized.
What to Bring
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, hiking poles if you use them, and snowshoes or ice grippers if you can. (We’ll have a few extra pair of snowshoes available too – just in case.)
Where to Meet
Meet at the east end of Gold Dust Road. It’s a dead-end road, so there’s plenty of roadside parking available. GPS Coordinates: 44.95743,-89.34705
Winter Solstice Hike – Springfield Hill Segment
Join the fun on Thursday, December 21, 2023 to celebrate the Winter Solstice on the Ice Age Trail!
Details
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Springfield Hill Segment
- Distance: 1.6-mile loop
Dress for the weather. Headlamps and/or flashlights will be needed. There are no bathroom facilities available at the Springfield Hill Segment.
After the hike, enjoy FREE hot cocoa provided by the Dane County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. All are welcome, including well-behaved and leashed dogs.
Springfield Hill Segment
This segment, a short loop that can be hiked in either direction, highlights the 198-acre Springfield Hill Natural Resource Area. This property consists of steep wooded valleys, glacial kettle ponds, and open meadow. The stunning prairie changes with the seasons and demonstrates what’s possible through extensive and ongoing restoration efforts. The Trail’s route provides outstanding views from atop Springfield Hill, one of the highest points in the area.
Photo by Joe Ulmer.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Wee Walkers Halloween Hike
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Bring your kids onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
This month the Wee Walkers will complete a Connecter Route in their quest to complete the full Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail in 2023. We will hike south along the road connector route from Foxwood Drive to Fairway Court. It is a quiet, scenic, stroller-friendly road through a subdivision. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This hike is approximately 1 mile long. Costumes are encouraged and, while we’ll skip the tricks, Halloween treats will be provided! Bring water. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance to ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled. You can also just show up at Elmbrook Church Lake Country, too. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
In order to avoid an out and back on the road, hikers will meet at the northeast corner of the Elmbrook Church Lake Country parking lot for a bus shuttle to Foxwood Drive. We will then hike back to the church where our cars are parked.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
Family Fall Hike – Pike Lake
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance and Friends of Pike Lake for a family-friendly hike at Pike Lake.
Come anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 pm for an on-your-own scavenger hunt hike at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit. There will be various hike options depending on how far you want to go. Start and end at the amphitheater. S’mores and apple cider around the campfire will be available until 6:30 p.m. Decorate your own walking stick. Meet Monty, the Ice Age Trail mammoth mascot, at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30.
Enter the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit at Kettle Moraine Drive. Follow the yellow Ice Age Trail Event yard signs to the North beach shelter area and amphitheater. Bathroom facilities available at the park.
This is a Mammoth Hike Challenge event!
Event Details:
- Thursday, October 19, 2023
- Arrive anytime between 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- On-your-own hikes start and end at the amphitheater.
- Meet Monty, the Ice Age Trail mammoth mascot, at 3:30, 4:30 or 5:30.
- Campfire, s’mores and apple cider available until 6:30 p.m.
- Decorate your own walking stick (available while supplies last).
Registration is not required. A DNR park vehicle sticker is needed to enter.
Explore Slinger, an Ice Age Trail Community, before or after the hike!
Photo credit: Candy Grande
Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter -Tyke Hike at Lapham Peak
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Lapham Peak Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is Sophie’s Squash by Pat Z. Miller. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Tower in Lapham Peak.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Wee Walkers National Night Out Kickoff Hike
About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people — both adults and “Wee Walkers” — together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other.
The Walk:
Join us for an out and back hike ahead of Hartland’s National Night Out festivities! We are crossing our fingers for a Monty the Mammoth sighting, and we’ll have you back in time to enjoy all the fun at Nixon Park, including a live performance by Fat Andy, a fun and family-friendly band featuring a frequent attendee of our Wee Walkers hikes! Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
We will head to Penbrook Park and back for a total of 1.5-2 miles on this stroller-friendly hike. Families may adjust the distance by turning back early or continuing on the Penbrook Park trails. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Walks are led by almost-6-year-old Simon, 4-year-old Ophelia, 1.5-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
If we arrive early, we will be playing at Nixon Park’s playground, but we will gather at the kiosk to start our hike.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter – Tyke Hike – Cushing Memorial Park
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Delafield Segment which is adjacent to Cushing Memorial Park. This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our tyke hike will begin after this month’s featured picture book, Boom! Boom! Boom! by Jamie Swenson. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
We will hike for approximately 30 minutes and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
This hike will start out at Cushing Memorial Park. Watch for yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you the the meeting point.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter – Tyke Hike UWM at Waukesha Fieldstation
The Tyke Hike:
This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our hike will begin after this month’s featured book, Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs by Linda Vander Heyden. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
Join us on a family-friendly stroll along the Waterville Segment! We will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
Please meet at Lapham Peak’s Evergreen Shelter.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter: Tyke Hike – Hartland Library
This event has been canceled.
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Hartland Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is What Can You Do With a Rock? by Pat Z. Miller. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Hartland Library.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Tyke Hike – Lapham Peak – Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter
In a an ironic turn of events, today’s Tyke Hike featuring Jamie Swenson’s book,
WE WANT SNOW, is unfortunately canceled.
Have a safe, snowy Saturday!
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Lapham Peak Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is We Want Snow by Jamie Swenson. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Tower in Lapham Peak.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
DelaFREEZE 2024 – Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter
Enjoy some winter fun at the 6th Annual DelaFREEZE event in Delafield! The Delafield Chamber of Commerce and its business members have come together to provide live ice carvings and fun activities throughout the Delafield Area.
Stroll through Delafield and view the amazing art of Ice Carving (and watch live sculpture carvings). Better yet, check out our Ice Age Trail Alliance display and get Trail information from our Chapter Volunteers from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Clear Water Outdoor. Look for Monty the Mammoth outside of Clear Water Outdoor at Clocktower Square and take a selfie with him! He’ll be there starting at 12:00 p.m.. This event is family-friendly and free for all ages.
Click here for a Walking Map, Schedule of Events, and Activities to enjoy.
Featured graphic by: The Delafield Chamber of Commerce
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter: Tyke Hike – Centennial Park
The Hike:
Tyke Hikes are back! We’ll be hiking a small piece of the Hartland Segment starting at Centennial Park which is the northernmost point on the Hartland Segment. Moving at a “toddler’s pace,” we will stop to explore and enjoy our surroundings as we go. This guided hike will be led by local and Chapter-affiliated parents.
Details:
This out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. We will trek from Centennial Park to Hartbrook Park and back. This hike comes with a bonus of not one but TWO playground stops! This paved section of the trail is stroller-friendly but is not maintained in the winter. Please dress and prepare accordingly. If weather conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Recommended for ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Christina Callies, Aliza Shafer, and McKenna Olson organized this hike. There is no fee for this activity. *Note: We love furry friends, but dogs are not allowed on a section of this trail, so please leave them at home.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at Centennial Park.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to hike leader Christina.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter – National Trails Day
The Event:
Join the Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter for a celebration of National Trails Day®! We will meet at the Evergreen Shelter in Lapham Peak State Park. Register at the outreach table located in the picnic shelter near Evergreen Shelter which is located in the lower parking area. Admission to the park is free on June 3. All ages are welcome. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there to share one of our favorite trails with you!
Enter a free raffle for a stuffed Monty the Mammoth or an Ice Age Trail Mug! Enjoy a snack and possibly a cold can of non-alcoholic beer donated by the Athletic Brewing Company.
The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® dedicates a day for public events focused on advocacy and trail service. It’s the perfect opportunity to give back to and celebrate the trails that bring people together.
Contact info:
Questions? Email: waukmkectychapter@iceagetrail.org