Celebrate the Langlade County Chapter’s 50th Anniversary Celebration with a hike on the Summit Moraine Segment! 

With numerous hike distances and shuttle service, the Langlade County Chapter is making it easy for you to bring family and friends to the Northwoods for a day-long adventure!  Spend the day hiking over hummocky terrain and two boardwalks. Enjoy various lake views and sauntering past glacial drift stones and erratics. Plus, log miles for the Mammoth Hike Challenge!

The hikes are self-guided, so take the time you need to get back to the starting point. However, the event and Chapter support ends at 3:00 p.m.

Bring a daypack, water, and snacks, and all the things you’ll need to have a successful and enjoyable hiking experience.

Registration is required to assist with shuttle logistics. It’s FREE to hike, and donations are greatly appreciated.

Also, help support the Chapter by bidding on silent auction items!

DETAILS:

Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Event headquarters:

Jack Lake Lodge at Veterans Memorial Park (N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook, WI 54424)

Park, check in, and board a bus (or car) to the start of a fabulous hike. You’ll walk back to the Lodge. Snacks and beverages will be provided by Wolf River Roots.

Check In/Check Out: 

Both happen at Jack Lake Lodge, so, please stop in before you get on the bus (and to receive car shuttle).

• Check in: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (Please see hike options below to determine best arrival time.)
  • The first bus requiring a 9:00 a.m. arrival/check in time is full. The second bus has spots available and requires a 10:00 a.m. arrival/check in time.
• End time: This is somewhat dependent on how far and fast you hike. The event officially wraps up at 3:00 p.m.

Hike Distances:

• 10.9-miles, County S to Jack Lake* – This hike includes a portion of the Lumbercamp Segment in addition to approximately half of the Summit Moraine Segment. Enjoy a hike through the Peters Marsh State Wildlife Area before climbing Summit Knob, the outer edge of the Summit Lake Moraine. Hikers must arrive by 10:00 a.m. to check in. The bus departs at 10:15 a.m.
• 5.6-miles, County A to Jack Lake* – This hike begins at the eastern end of the Summit Moraine Segment and covers about half the segment. Enjoy rolling terrain and glittering lakes.  Hikers must check in between 9 am and 12 pm to get a car shuttle provided by a Chapter volunteer.
• 2.5-miles, Pence Lake Road to Jack Lake* – This hike ventures through mature stands of aspen and other younger aged forest. Hikers must check in between 9 am and 12 pm to get a car shuttle provided by a Chapter volunteer.
• Arboretum hike – This hike is an out and back option in the Arboretum. Hikers can extend their hike to loop around Game Lake, which is approximately 2.05 miles. Check in is not required for this hike. Arrive any time during the event.

*Asterisks indicate shuttled hikes, which require registration and check in.

View Ice Age Trail Maps for Langlade County here.

Lodge Activities:

• Register and check in or out.
• Enjoy activities for kids: coloring sheets and bingo.
• Pick up information about the Ice Age Trail.
• Play Langlade IAT bingo on your phone!
• Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes!
• Enjoy snacks and beverages will be provided by Wolf River Roots.

In honor of the Langlade County Chapter’s 50th Anniversary, a special edition patch is available now through December 2023 to those who hike any unit of 50 within Langlade County. You can hike 50 feet, 50 yards, 50 miles, or 50 years ago. You can also get creative and come up with your own unit of 50 such as 50 ticks, 50 sunsets, or 50 water stops. Register here! 

Questions? Email Kris Van Handel (kvanhandel@gmail.com)