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Tag Archives: fall hikes

Enjoy October Hikes (and More) on the Trail!

Posted on September 30, 2021
Highland Lakes Segment. Photo by Cameron Gillie.
Highland Lakes Segment. Photo by Cameron Gillie.

We have lots of upcoming hikes and activities planned, making it easy for you to get outside, enjoy glorious fall color, and log your miles as part of the Challenge.

Get these events on your calendar and enjoy new levels of fun as you achieve 41 in 2021!

Friday, OCTOBER 1: 

  • Dane County: Check a Trail Community off your list as you enjoy live music, pumpkin chucking, high-fiving Monty, and more at Verona’s Fall Fest.

Saturday, OCTOBER 2:

  • Polk County: Immerse yourself in hummocky landscape and basalt bedrock outcroppings during this 4-mile hike along the Straight Lake Segment. A potluck follows.
  • Chippewa County: Experience the colors, smells, and sights of fall on the Ice Age Trail at the annual Parade of Colors hike.
  • Langlade County: Experience a 5-mile round trip hike along the Kettlebowl Segment and see the glacial feature known as the Big Stone Hole.
  • Waupaca County: Hike the lovely forested and hilly terrain of the Hartman Creek Segment and support the Waupaca/Portage County Chapter’s Hike-A-Thon.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #MammothHikeChallenge2021, fall colors, fall hikes, family-friendly hike

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