Milton History Hike-Rock County Chapter & Milton Public Library

The Milton Public Library and the Alliance’s Rock County Chapter have teamed up to take you on a Milton History Hike during the Mammoth Hike Challenge!

It’s a fun way to explore Milton, an Ice Age Trail Community, and cross it off your list!

Start at the Public Library (430 E High St # 100) to learn a little library history as well as how the Ice Age Trail came to be. Then, we’ll head to Milton College’s Main Hall for a brief introduction to the once-grand campus before following the yellow blazes (Ice Age Trail route through town) to the Milton House Museum for a short talk about Milton’s role in the underground railroad. Continue on your way to collect more Mammoth Hike Challenge miles or head back to Good Works Brewing for a discounted beverage! (Trail Magic: Mention the Mammoth Hike Challenge for $1.00 off a pint.)

The history hike is open to all ages, but space is limited, and registration is required.

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

Mammoth Hike Challenge Kick-Off Hike, St. Croix Falls Segment – Indianhead Chapter

Get scenic Mammoth Hike Challenge miles along the St. Croix River valley—formed as glacial meltwater carved through billion-year-old volcanic basalt bedrock. Experience glacial remnants as you climb inside a pothole, enjoy views from basalt cliffs, and traverse an esker!

St. Croix Falls Segment Hike Details:

Two distances offered:

A 2.4-mile hike (one way with shuttle back to start)
A 4.8-mile hike (out-and-back)

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024

Time: Meet at 1:00 PM.

Parking/Hike Start: Pothole Trail parking area. Hike to E. State Street.

Recommendations:

Know your activity tolerance and respect that.
Dress for the weather: wear layers, a hat, etc.
Bring 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)

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: Stacy Musch

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!

Explore Cross Plains, an Ice Age Trail Community, before heading to Nineteen09 and bingo.

Roznos Meadow & East Bluff Hike – Baraboo Hills/Heritage Chapter

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.