Photo Credit: Heather McEllistrem

The Hike

The Valley View segment is a delightful suburban jaunt through restored prairie, with views west to Blue Mounds. This portion of the segment is on the terminal moraine and is a fine example of prairie and oak savanna restoration. A Mobile Skills Crew event in 2021 extended this off-road segment to Timber Rd.

Event Details

Come out for a 3+ mile roundtrip (out and back) through a hidden gem portion of the Ice Age Trail. This large conservancy was donated to the Ice Age Trail Alliance and hosts a section of trail along with a number of side trails. Come check out the restored prairie, with views west to Blue Mounds. A Mobile Skills Crew event in 2021 extended this off-road segment to Timber Rd. Bug repellent and water are recommended. We’ll meet at the kiosk on the west side on Mound View Rd.

Location

Take Mineral Point Rd. ~2.3 miles west of the Beltline, turn left on Pioneer, and then right on Valley View which curves left and becomes Mound View Rd. Go another .5 miles to the kiosk on the west side on Mound View Rd and the intersection of Moraine Ridge Road. You can park along Moraine Ridge Road by the kiosk, but please be mindful not to park on any resident’s property. Valley View map.