Enjoy a forested and hilly hike, following the ups and downs of kettle topography under a waxing gibbous moon. Fingers crossed for clear skies – the half-lighted, not-quite-full moon will be visible well before dark. You’ll hike to serene, spring-fed McKenzie Lake, a prime example glacial activity’s end product. The kettle lake provides a magical backdrop for awe-inspiring views of the moon where chapter volunteer, Joe Synder, will have his telescope set up (weather permitting).
Bring post-hike treats to share.
Volunteer shuttles will take hikers back to their vehicles.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Distance: 2 miles
Hike Start: Meet at the Trail Access and Parking on County Rd O/270th Ave
Hike End Point/Shuttles: McKenzie Lake boat ramp on 280th Ave.
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 treat to share.
- Bring a headlamp if you plan to make it a four-mile round-trip moonlight hike.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Photo credit: Eric Sherman
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
