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Mammoth Hike Challenge & Ice Age Trail Trivia
Join Monty and the Ice Age Trail Alliance for this GIVEBACK DAY and Trivia at Nineteen09 Wine Bar in Cross Plains. Nineteen09 will be donating 20% of ALL sales from Friday, October 25 to the Ice Age Trail Alliance!
IATA staff and volunteers, along with Monty, our mammoth mascot, will be onsite at 4:30 selling merchandise, answering questions and talking Trail. Join us at 6:00 p.m. and test your knowledge during Ice Age Trail trivia with a change to win swag!
Event Details:
- Sunday, October 25, 2024
- 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m. Trivia
2024 Mammoth Hike Challenge TRAIL MAGIC: Nineteen09 has the Monty Moscow Mule Specialty Cocktail & Mocktail with 50% of sales being donated to the Ice Age Trail Alliance for this special drink.
New to Nineteen09? They are a locally owned wine bar, gift shop and event venue in Cross Plains, WI. Enjoy a glass of wine, specialty cocktail or mocktail, along with locally crafted beer in a historic building or if the weather is nice, outside on their beautiful patio. Check out their website to learn more, www.nineteen09.com.
Explore Cross Plains, an Ice Age Trail Community, before heading to Nineteen09 and trivia.
Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest Hike (with an up to 20-mile hike distance!) – Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter
The Hike:
Kick off the Mammoth Hike Challenge with a 3, 5, 10, 15, or even 20-mile hike through the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.
You’ll enjoy wooded moraines, kettles, and outstanding views of Rice Lake and Whitewater Lake from atop a steep rise. If you hike the entire distance, you’ll get to preview one of the ever-popular backpacking shelters found along the Trail in this region, the “stone elephant”, and the views from the Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook.
You’ll hike along the Blue Spring Lake Segment, and depending on how far you decide to go, you may also traverse the Blackhawk and Whitewater Lake segments.
Event details:
Meet at the Emma Carlin Trail Access and Parking by 7:45 am at the latest. We’ll start hiking at 8:00 am. If you choose to hike the entire distance, the end point is the Trail Access and Parking at the Rice Lake Boat Launch/Nature Trail Parking.
The Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter members (volunteer shuttle drivers) will be waiting at the 3, 5, 10, 15, or 20-mile end points to drive you back to your vehicle, allowing you to hike the distance most comfortable for you (and your hiking companions if you bring them).
If you plan to hike the 20-mile distance, please bring a lunch; we will take a lunch break at the Ole Oleson historic log cabin (Blackhawk Segment).
Regardless of the distance, please pack your own water and snacks, especially if you intend to hike one of the longer distances.
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Photos by Cameron Gillie of ThePinHoleThing.com
Hike-a-Thon – Central Moraines Chapter
Save the date for the Central Moraines Chapter’s Hike-a-Thon. More details to come.
Thousand-Miler Recognition: Celebrating Adventure and Tenacity!
The class numbered 109 hikers, hailing from 58 communities across Wisconsin, while 12 hikers came from other states: Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, and Vermont. Of this group, 96 section-hiked the Ice Age Trail, extending their adventure over several years. For example, one hiker began his journey on May 10, 2003, completing it 7,469 days later, on October 20, 2023.
Trailtessa 2024: Be FIERCE 101 Beginner’s Backpacking Trip
Thank you for your interest in attending Trailtessa Be FIERCE. Event registration is FULL and the waitlist has reached capacity.
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Be FIERCE: A Backpacking Skills Adventure
Friday, October 18– Sunday, October 20
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
Backpacking 101 requires strength and self-sufficiency as you carry your gear-filled pack on this multi-day trip. You’ll be immersed in rugged beauty, hiking along glittering kettle lakes, through mesic forests, and across winding boardwalks. No previous backpacking experience necessary but expect to hike a total of approximately 25 miles during the trip. Open to women who have NOT participated previous Trailtessa backpacking trips.
Registration limit: 20 women, ages 21 and up
Cost: $150/attendee
Registration opens JULY 1, 2024 at 8:00 am.
To make this experience the most enjoyable as possible please note the following requirements:
- Mandatory pre-trip planning workshop will be held virtually (via Zoom) the last week in August (exact day is TBD). Details will be made available to all registered hikers.
- Women ages 21 and older.
- Able to walk 12 miles a day (2-mile an hour pace), 3 days in a row.
- Must have gear or access to gear: tent, backpack, hiking boots, stove, etc.
- An open mind to learn from our backpacking leaders and each other.
- A commitment to put the necessary time into pre-trip planning and training.
- Must sign waiver [PDF]
- No whining, and there will be wine!
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.
Dane County Chapter Hike – Table Bluff Segment (Liebetrau Prairie)
Come out for a short evening stroll on this Dane County Parks property that is part of the Table Bluff segment of the Ice Age Trail. The trail has some gentle, rolling hills and an expansive section of land restored to native prairie. A portion of the trail does loop through a section of woods. This 1.5-mile hike offers a grand view toward Blue Mounds (on a clear day).
Dane County Chapter Hike – Madison Segment
About a 6-mile round-trip (out and back) hike on the Ice Age Trail from north side of Verona to Woods Rd (end of Madison segment). The hike starts at Ice Age Trail Junction parking lot located at Hwy PD/McKee Rd and High Point Rd. The hike will traverse north and west to University Ridge Golf Course and return back to the Hwy PD parking lot. This surprisingly remote feeling segment passes unobtrusively through a scenic golf course and residential neighborhoods. You’ll be able to read several interpretative signs about the presence of glaciers in the area, and hike on trail that snakes through wooded and prairie areas.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No dogs on this one. Dogs are not permitted along the trail through University Ridge golf course, so please leave the furry friends at home for this one.
Dane County Chapter Hike – Verona Segment
Start your Thursday off with a hike on the Ice Age Trail at Prairie Moraine County Park, southeast Verona. We’ll hike through prairies and woods where you can enjoy Dane County’s most visible section of the glacial terminal moraine. Total will be ~4 miles as we’ll enjoy the trail up to County M through a section we call Moraine Kettles due to some nice kettle ponds we’ll go by. We’ll also explore off the IAT in Prairie Moraine a little by going up to the observation platform for some great views of the Sugar River valley.
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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*Image credit: Lussier Family Heritage Center, Dane County Parks
National Trails Day Hike, St. Croix Falls Segment – Indianhead Chapter
Celebrate a beautiful day on the Trail with a visually stimulating section (almost five miles) of the St. Croix Falls Segment. Look for two six-inch nautilus fossils embedded in a limestone footbridge and follow boulder-strewn Mindy Creek. Stroll through a nature preserve and park, following the St. Croix River’s scenic shoreline until you arrive at Big Rock Creek, the hike’s turn-around point.
For anyone who doesn’t want to hike the entire distance, volunteer shuttles will be at the Lions Park parking lot to take hikers back to their vehicles.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Distance: 4.6 miles
Hike Start/End Point: Trail Access and Parking at Ray Zillmer Park on Day Road
Shuttles: Trail Access and Parking at Lions Park on St. Hwy. 87
Recommendations:
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, water, and a snack.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Photo credit: Eimile Chelberg
Flora and Fauna Hike, St. Croix Falls Segment – Indianhead Chapter
Fauna and Flora Hike, St. Croix Falls Segment, Indianhead Chapter
Join Barb Delany, Master Naturalist, for a two-mile out-and-back hike along a section of the St. Croix Falls Segment. Learn about the flora and fauna of the St. Croix River Valley during this easy-paced, relaxed hike following the scenic St. Croix River.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Distance: 2 miles
Hike Start/End Point: Trail Access and Parking at Lions Park along St. Hwy 87, north of St Croix Falls.
Recommendations:
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, water, and a snack.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Photo credit: Ice Age Trail Alliance staff
Family Scavenger Hike, Straight Lake Segment – Indianhead Chapter
Family Scavenger Hike, Straight Lake Segment, Indianhead Chapter
Bring the kiddos and join us for a family-friendly hike along an easy-to-traverse section of the Straight Lake Segment. Keen eyes will spot nature’s little gifts (and yellow blazes!) during this nearly two-mile scavenger hike. Volunteer shuttles will take you and your littles back to your vehicle. Enjoy a special snack, brownies, made by chapter volunteer Corrine “Cork” Lundberg.
This hike is in partnership with the Polk County Social Services Department to help raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Distance: 1.7 miles
Hike Start: Trail Access and Parking along 280th Ave.
Hike End Point: Park Entrance parking lot (270th Ave. and 120th St.) with shuttles back to the start.
A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required to enter the Straight Lake State Park. (Vehicle admission stickers can be purchased at the park through self-registration or online).
Recommendations:
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
- Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, water, and a snack.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Photo credit: Kris Van Handel
Post-Resolution Hike – Indianhead Chapter
Reinforce your New Year’s resolutions for a healthier you by exploring a scenic section of the St. Croix Falls Segment. The three-mile out-and-back hike features exposed rock outcroppings, basalt knobs, surface bedrock, and lovely wooded areas. Stroll through St. Croix Falls’ Ray Zillmer Park before reaching the Trail Access and Parking area on Day Road, the hike’s turn-around spot. Follow the yellow blazes back to your car parked along Oregon Street.
HIKE DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.
Distance: 3 miles
Hike Start/End Point: Roadside parking on Oregon Street (Sunrise Road), St. Croix Falls.
Register: Please email the chapter to let them know you plan to attend: Indianheadchapter@iceagetrail.org
Recommendations:
- Prepare for a hike or snowshoe depending on the snow depth.
- Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
- Dress for the weather, bring water, and carry a snack.
Note: Inclement weather will cancel the hike.
Questions? Please call hike leaders, Cheryl (715-371-0048) or Barb (715-410-8069)
Featured image by: Jo Ellarson
Trailtessa 2024: Be BLISSFUL
Be BLISSFUL
February 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca/Portage Counties
Cost: $20/attendee, Girls under 18 are free
Pure Bliss. Embrace all that winter has to offer! Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance at Hartman Creek State Park for a morning hike. Make new friends, warm your hands at a post-hike bonfire, and enjoy homemade, locally-sourced AMAZING soup and bread from female-owned 13 Chairs in Amhurst.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Snowshoe Hike (lunch included after the hike)
*2-mile guided snowshoe hike along the Hartman Creek Segment. Snowshoes will be available for attendees to use if needed.
Registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we will consider it a donation to the Alliance.
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.
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.
Mammoth Hike Challenge BINGO
Join Monty and the Ice Age Trail Alliance for this FUN Mammoth Hike Challenge event = BINGO at Nineteen09 Wine Bar in Cross Plains.
No registration needed but early arrival is suggested to get a table.
IATA staff and volunteers, along with Monty, will be onsite at 4:00 selling merchandise, answering questions and talking Trail. BINGO takes place 5:00 – 7:00 pm. $5 per card. Prizes every round.
Event Details:
- Sunday, October 15
- 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- BINGO takes place 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mammoth Hike Challenge TRAIL MAGIC: Nineteen09 will be donating 20% of all sales from Sunday, October 15 to the Ice Age Trail Alliance!
New to Nineteen09? They are a locally owned wine bar, gift shop and event venue in Cross Plains, WI. Enjoy a glass of wine, specialty cocktail or mocktail, along with locally crafted beer in a historic building or if the weather is nice, outside on their beautiful patio. Check out their website to learn more, www.nineteen09.com.
Explore Cross Plains, an Ice Age Trail Community, before heading to Nineteen09 and bingo.
2023 Dane County Chapter Hike-A-Thon
Join the Dane County Chapter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 for the annual Dane County Hike-A-Thon!
Choose between 2 hike options:
- A 16-mile hike going south to north on the Montrose Segment and part of the Verona Segment
- A 5-mile hike going south to north on part of the Verona Segment
See below for hike details!
Either way, you’ll get a shuttle, refreshments, some swag, and you’ll get closer to completing the Mammoth Hike Challenge!
We ask that each Hike-a-Thon participant make a personal gift of $50 per individual or 1st member of a household, $25 for 2nd adult in the household. Children under 18 accompanied by an adult are $10.
All proceeds from the Hike-A-Thon will go towards the Dane County Land Protection Fund, which allows quick action when a land protection opportunity arises, providing funds to pay for critical, time-sensitive costs related to land acquisition, such as appraisals, land surveys, and other fees.
The Details:
All participants will receive a shuttle from their car to the start of the hike, and refreshments during and after the hike.
15-Mile Hikers: Meet at Badger Prairie Park Shelter #1 at 7:30 am for check in.
- The bus will leave promptly at 8:00 am and shuttle hikers to County D along the Montrose Segment for the start of the hike.
- Hikers will then walk the Montrose Segment, a short connector route and part of the Verona Segment ending at Badger Prairie County Park Shelter #1.
5-Mile Hikers: Meet at the Badger Prairie Park Shelter #1 at 11:30 am for check in.
- The bus will leave promptly at 11:45 am and shuttle hikers to the parking lot at Prairie Moraine County Park.
- Hikers will then walk portions of the Verona Segment ending at Badger Prairie County Park Shelter #1.
There will be two aid stations along the with water refills and lots of snacks: Bosco and Prairie Moraine parking lot.
Location/Parking Details:
LOCATION: Badger Prairie County Park, Link to Google map
PARKING: Badger Prairie Park Shelter #1, Link to location on Hiker Resource map
Post-Hike Celebration:
After your hike, join Dane County Chapter volunteers at the Badger Prairie Park Shelter #1 for grab and go sandwiches provided by Millers & Sons Grocery, soda, beer, hot apple cider and other drinks, and snacks to refuel after a long hike.
Make plans to enjoy local businesses in the our Trail Community of Verona.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift as part of this event is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thank you sponsors for supporting the Dane County Hike-A-Thon:
- Miller and Sons Grocery
- Verona Chamber of Commerce
Trailtessa 2023: Be BRIGHT
Be BRIGHT: Classic Summer Evening Fun has been CANCELLED.
Saturday, July 15, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Janesville Schools Outdoor Laboratory, Rock County
Let your heart be bright, delighting in a classic summer night: a late-setting sun, cricket songs, and pulsing fire flies. Enjoy a guided hike along arboretum paths through beautiful mature forest, prairie, marsh and wetlands. It’s magical under the light of the moon and around a bonfire. Light refreshments will be available.
Investment: $15/attendee, Girls under 18 are free
Event registration is closed.
We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.
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 2023: Be BLISSFUL
Be BLISSFUL
February 18, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca/Portage Counties
Pure Bliss. Embrace all that winter has to offer! Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance at Hartman Creek State Park for a morning hike and/or an afternoon Intro to Winter Camping workshop. Make new friends, warm your hands at a post-hike bonfire, and enjoy homemade, locally-sourced treats from female-owned Gypsy Moon Catering. Registration (non-refundable) fee required for the hike and the workshop.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Snowshoe Hike (lunch included after the hike)
*2-mile guided snowshoe hike along the Hartman Creek Segment. Snowshoes will be available for attendees to use if needed.
1:00 – 4:00 pm Introduction to Winter Camping Workshop* (lunch included before the workshop)
*Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance and instructor Chris McCart for this introduction to winter camping. Chris is new to Wisconsin but an old-timer in outdoor adventure education! She started a new job as an Assistant Professor of Interpretation at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point this year. Previously, she coordinated the Outdoor Education Program at Black Hills State University, where she taught a variety of outdoor leadership courses, including backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, LNT Outdoor Ethics, rock climbing, orienteering, cross country skiing, and winter camping. Chris loves introducing folks to outdoor pursuits and helping them achieve their goals, whether that is dabbling or diving in! Attendees will learn about gear and what to pack (including demos and hands on activities), risk assessment, and lots of time for Q&A.
Register for either the hike or the workshop, or both. Registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we will consider it a donation to the Alliance.
- $20.00 Snowshoe Hike Attendee
- Free Girls under 18: Snowshoe Hike
- $20.00 Intro to Winter Camping Workshop Attendee
- $10.00 Girls Under 18: Intro to Winter Camping Workshop
- $30.00 Snowshoe Hike AND Intro to Winter Camping Workshop Attendee
- $10.00 Girls Under 18: Snowshoe Hike AND Intro to Winter Camping Workshop
We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.
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.
Thank you Trailtessa partners:
Hunting Season and Hiking on the Trail
Photo by Paulette Walker Smith
There can be a lot of details to navigate when you hike the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin’s fall and winter seasons: hunting season dates, trail closures on private property, and public lands where the Trail is open and hunting is also allowed.
Visit our Hunting Season and the Ice Age Trail page to get a full breakdown of all the things to consider.
Here are the main things you’ll want to remember: Continue reading
Members-Only Event: Spend a Morning with the Birds!
Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance at Tallgrass Restoration Prairie in Milton for a unique opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna you find on the Trail.
- Enjoy complimentary pastries, coffee, and juice
- See birds of prey up close during a Hoo’s Woods presentation
- Go on a guided prairie hike—learn about plants, restoration activities, and the important role prairies have in nature.
$10/adult, Free for kids 16 and under.
Not a member? Donate to become a member, today! Learn more about becoming a member.
Please bring lawn chairs to sit in. However, due the nature of this event, leave your pets at home.
Location Details:
Tallgrass Restoration, LLC
3129 East County Road N
Milton, WI 5356
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m.: Pastries, coffee, juice
10:15 a.m.: Guided Prairie Walk
11:00 a.m.: Birds of Prey presentation by Hoo’s Woods
12:15 p.m.: Guided Prairie Walk
Make a day of it: Since you’re nearby, make plans to visit Milton—an Ice Age Trail Community. The Trail runs through town and passes the historic Milton House Museum.
Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter – Tyke Hike: Hartland Segment
Photo by Christopher White
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a family-friendly hike to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail on a paved trek along the Bark River! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of Waukesha County’s Hartland Segment. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend!
Tyke Hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Specifically, they can cover up to 1.5 miles over the course of 1-2 hours. 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 A Fall Ball For All by Jamie Swenson. We will start our hike at the beginning of the Hartland Segment trailhead. 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 – stops at the playground are likely! Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Bring water.
Location:
The yellow Tyke Hike Signs will guide you to the meeting point at Hartland’s Centennial Park parking lot.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them.
Get lost in the right direction with us!
Tyke Hike – Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter
The Hike:
Join us on a Tyke Hike to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Waterville Segment in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Most hikes include a picture book story and educational materials as well as certificates for children. In addition, service opportunities may be included. 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.
Hike Details:
We will hike for approximately 45 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 Details:
This hike will start out at the UW-Waukesha Fieldstation, W349 S1480 Waterville Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!