Be HAPPY - September 23, 2017 - Ice Age Trail Alliance

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Be Relaxed. Join us for a casual afternoon hike amidst the wildflowers and savor a farm-to-table dinner on the beautiful Table Bluff Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Photo by James Mills.

Fall is a luscious time on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Experience the legendary beauty of the Table Bluff Segment with its restored prairie and oak savannah. You’ll exhale a stressful week as you absorb the breath-taking, 360 views well above the valley floor below.

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Be Present. The beauty of Table Bluff in autumn is a sight to be treasured. Come ready to enjoy a premier segment where coneflower grows alongside the Trail. Photo by Cameron Gillie.

Be Prepared. There’ll be a few climbs, including the one from the parking area up to the ridge where we’ll kick off the festivities. Bring a blanket or a camp chair and your favorite bug spray (you may not need it, but we make no promises).

Be Hungry. Satisfy the appetite you’ll work up hiking with a savory meal. Executive sous chef, Jamie Hoang of Sujeo, will craft the farm-to-table dinner. Fall produce sourced from Vermont Valley Community Farm will be artfully paired with pork and chicken from StoneHaus Farm. (Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will also be available.)

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Summer glory on the Ice Age Trail. Photo by Cameron Gillie.

Be Happy Schedule:

3:00 p.m. Arrive & Check-in

3:30 p.m. Hike beautiful Table Bluff Segment (guided hike)

5:00 p.m. Welcome and introduction of Chef and farm-to-table partners

5:30 p.m. Dinner

6:00 p.m. A brief introduction to the Ice Age Trail & upcoming Trailtessa events

7:30 p.m. Evening wraps up

Limit: 100 Women & Girls

Cost: $25.00 ages 10 – 110. (Girls age 9 and younger are free; However please email [email protected] to register those under age 10.)

NOTE: The Table Bluff Segment for the Be HAPPY Segment is located in DANE COUNTY.

Resources:

Table Bluff Segment description from 2017-2019 Guidebook [PDF]

Table Bluff Segment map from 2017-2019 Atlas [PDF]

We APPRECIATE the support of our GENEROUS sponsors for this Be HAPPY event – Thank You!