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Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: Hartland Walking Club – Pike Lake Hike

The Hike:

Meet at the beach parking lot at Pike Lake for a walk along the beautiful Pike Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail. While you’re at it, check off a few miles on your #MammothHikingChallenge! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Details:

Our walks are usually 3-5 miles depending on the group we have and how far everyone wants to go. Please dress for the weather. Bring water. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Dept. organized this hike. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.

Contact Information:

Email comments or questions to either of your hike leader, Jeff.

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The Hartland Walking Club was created by local volunteers on the Village of Hartland Ice Age Trail Community Committee.

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter: Hartland Walking Club – Full Moon Hike and Bonfire

The Event:

The Village of Hartland Ice Age Trail Committee has a special full moon hike!

Join us at the Cottonwood Wayside which is located just south of downtown Hartland (watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail event sign). There will be a bonfire and also hot apple cider. Keep your fingers crossed for a full moon to light our way on the trail. Please bring flashlights or headlamps if you can.

Hope to see you there and may the forest be with you!

Contact Information:

Email comments or questions to either of your hike leaders, Jeff and Mark.

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter – National Trails Day

Photo of Nixon Park by Abby Schopen

Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day for a guided hike in Hartland! All ages are welcome. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

The Hike:

This hike will formally introduce the IAT’s new (white-blazed) Loop Trail that has been added to Penbrook Park.

Details:

This three to four mile hike (see above map for shortcut) will follow the yellow blazes of the Hartland Segment on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. As we hike along Maplewood Ave., we will connect to the new Loop Trail. This hike will take place on both pavement and wood-chipped trail so choose your footwear accordingly. After completing the looped trail, we will hike back to Nixon Park. Bring water.

Location:

We will depart from Nixon Park’s Bandshell.

Contact info:

Questions? Kelli will be happy to answer them for you!

This event is generously sponsored by:

Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter – Wee Walkers

About:

Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. This March, get outside with your kids and enjoy watching them march to the beat of their own drums. Join the “Wee Walkers” for this month’s hike designed especially for tykes. We’d love to have you join us for a walk!

The Walk:

Starting at the Cottonwood Wayside, we will complete the beautiful 1.2 mile loop trail through the Ice Age Marsh. We will move at a “toddler pace,” exploring and enjoying our surroundings as we walk. Recommended for ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Walks are led by 4-year-old Simon, 2-year-old Ophelia, and their mom, Christina, a volunteer on the Village of Hartland’s Ice Age Trail Community Committee (and kid at heart).  Check their Facebook page for updates.

Details:

This is an easy hike and will last approximately two hours. Participants can elect to head back to the starting point at any time. Dogs must be leashed. Dress for the weather and plan to walk through snow, ice, rain, and mud. If the wind chill is below zero or conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance (to ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled) or simply show up at the Cottonwood Wayside. There is no fee for this activity.

Location:

Park at the Cottonwood Wayside lot. We will meet at the picnic shelter.

Contact Information:

Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter – Hartland Walking Club – Winter Hike

Join us for a winter night hike on the beautiful Hartland Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail!

The Hike:

We will hike from Nixon parks new ice-skating rink and head south for an approximately 2.5 hour, four mile out and back hike. The full hike begins by walking about one mile on a paved trail. We will then traverse through a half mile along the snowy Hartland Marsh Trail, which boasts an impressive new boardwalk built by Waukesha/Milwaukee Co. Chapter Volunteers. Once through the marsh, the route continues for another half mile on a paved trail to our turn-around point at Highway KE. 

Details:

This hike is suitable for hikers of all ability levels. There is very little elevation gain on this route and the biggest challenge will likely be navigating the snowy and icy conditions. Anyone not wishing to hike the full distance can turn back at any time and return to Nixon Park. All hikers are welcome to stop in the newly – renovated warming house for some complementary hot chocolate!

All ages are welcome but kids must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the weather and plan to walk through snow and ice. If it’s a clear night, the trail may be lit by and almost – full moon, But we strongly recommend hikers bring a headlamp or flashlight. If the wind chill is below zero or conditions are unsafe we will cancel.

Location:

We will meet at Nixon Park’s new skating rink. Follow the yellow Ice Age Trail event signs.

Contact Information:

This hike will be led by members of Hartland’s Ice Age Trail Community Committee. More information can be found by contacting the Hartland Recreation Dept.

 

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter – Wee Walkers

About:

Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015, and this walking club was formed to bring people–both adults and “Wee Walkers”–together to enjoy the trail, community, and each other. Start the New Year right by getting your kids out of the house and onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! We’d love to have you join us for a walk!

The Walk:

We will start at Centennial Park and head south for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail – Hartland Segment. Moving at a “toddler pace,” we will stop to explore and enjoy our surroundings as we go. Recommended for ages 2-8, but all ages are welcome (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Walks are led by 4-year-old Simon, 2-year-old Ophelia, and their mom, Christina, a volunteer on the Village of Hartland’s Ice Age Trail Community Committee (and kid at heart).  Check our Facebook page for updates.

Details:

This is an easy hike and will last approximately two hours. Participants can elect to head back to the starting point at any time. This portion of the trail is paved and normally accessible to those using a stroller or wheelchair. However, these paths are not maintained in the winter months, and accessibility will depend on the weather. Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed on the portion between Hartbrook Park and Centennial Park. Dress for the weather and plan to walk through snow, ice, rain, and mud. If the wind chill is below zero or conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. Register in advance (ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled) or simply show up at Centennial Park. There is no fee for this activity.

Location:

We will meet at the kiosk just west of the parking lot in Hartland’s Centennial Park.

Contact Information:

Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.

 

 

Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter – Hartland Walking Club – Hartland Library to Centennial Park

The Hike:

We will do and out-and-back hike along a paved portion of the Hartland Segment. Heading north on a quick route through downtown Hartland, the trail goes into Bark River Park before reaching STH-16. North of STH-16 the trail continues briefly on Hartbrook Drive before leaving the road and entering Hartbrook Park. The trail follows a particularly scenic section of the Bark River as we make our way to Centennial Park.

Details:

This is an easy hike and will last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Participants can elect to head back to the starting point at any time. This portion of the trail is accessible to those using a stroller or wheelchair. Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed on the portion between Hartbrook Park and Centennial Park. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Dept. organized this hike. Register in advance (ensure that you receive notification in the event this hike is postponed or canceled) or simply show up at the Hartland Library. There is no fee for this activity.

Location:

We will meet at the Hartland Public Library.

Contact Information:

Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Jeff.