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About:
Hartland became Wisconsin’s first Ice Age Trail Community in 2015. The Hartland Walking Club was created by local volunteers on the Village of Hartland Ice Age Trail Community Committee. Check the Hartland Walking Club’s Facebook page for updates and additional activities.
The Hike:
We will hike from the Cottonwood Wayside parking lot in Hartland, for an approximately four mile out and back hike. The hike begins by walking on a paved path that parallels Cottonwood Dr., eventually crossing North Shore Drive. This segment continues off-road over wooded, hilly topography.
Details:
This is an easy to moderate hike suitable for hikers of most ability levels. There is very little elevation gain before getting to the wooded section of the trail. Anyone not wishing to hike the full distance can turn back at any time and return to the parking lot.
All ages are welcome but ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Leashed dogs are welcome. Dress for the weather. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel. There is no fee for this activity. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike.
Location:
We will meet at the the Cottonwood Wayside parking lot.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to Jeff, your hike leader.
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. Bring your kids onto the Ice Age Trail with the Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” program–monthly hikes designed especially for tykes! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
This month the Wee Walkers will complete a Connecter Route in their quest to complete the full Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail in 2023. We will hike south along the road connector route from Foxwood Drive to Fairway Court. It is a quiet, scenic, stroller-friendly road through a subdivision. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This hike is approximately 1 mile long. Costumes are encouraged and, while we’ll skip the tricks, Halloween treats will be provided! Bring water. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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. You can also just show up at Elmbrook Church Lake Country, too. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
In order to avoid an out and back on the road, hikers will meet at the northeast corner of the Elmbrook Church Lake Country parking lot for a bus shuttle to Foxwood Drive. We will then hike back to the church where our cars are parked.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
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! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Gorgeous day for a hike coming up with our Wee Walkers one of our favorite parts of the Hartland Segment! We will start at the northeast corner of KE and Cottonwood Ave and head south on the Ice Age Trail to Foxwood Drive and back. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.8 miles. This section of trail is stroller-friendly but it’s really fun for kids with ups and downs, switchbacks, and surprises to explore. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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. You can also just show up at Cottonwood Wayside, too. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Equipment Depot Milwaukee has graciously given us permission to park in their lot adjacent to the trail; access the lot off Cottonwood Ave and park in the southernmost part of the lot along KE.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
Photo by Jon Jones
About:
The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is announcing a series of Weekender Hikes. We are offering hikes on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m. Notice! There is a topic/theme for each hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike. All are welcome to bring information, stories, and trivia to share before, during, and/or after the hike.
The Hike:
Waukesha/Milwaukee County IAT Chapter is partnering with The Hartland Walking Club for our first WeekenderHike. Enjoy this Mammoth Challenge Opportunity with the Hartland Trail Community for a guided hike of the FULL (6.8 mile) Hartland Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Our theme is finishing the Mammoth Challenge. No need to sign up, just show up!
Details:
A bus will first stop at the Cottonwood Wayside for those who want to walk approximately half of the Hartland Segment, then proceed to the Nagawaukee Park and Ride on Golf Rd (STH 83 & I-94) at the south end of the Hartland Segment. A bus will drive us to the south end of the Hartland Segment where we will be dropped off at the Nagawaukee Park and Ride. We will then hike the entire 6.8 miles (5.7 IAT, 1.2 CR) of the segment back to Centennial Park. Hikers will have an opportunity to stop for coffee or lunch in downtown Hartland. As you walk north to complete the Hartland Segment, watch for 12 Mammoth Hike Challenge signs. Hikers who complete the segment will earn a Hartland Segment pin, usually $5 but free of charge for this Mammoth Hike Challenge event!
Dress for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. These hikes are are free, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Follow us at Hartland Walking Club on Facebook for more details and to stay updated on what’s happening. Jeff Romagna and the Hartland Recreation Dept. organized this hike.
Please Note: Except for the Hartland Segment between Hartbrook Park and Centennial Park, dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after. HOWEVER, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BUS!
Location:
Meet at the Centennial Park parking lot in Hartland.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to either of your hike leader, Jeff.
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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.
The Walk:
Join us for an out and back hike ahead of Hartland’s National Night Out festivities! We are crossing our fingers for a Monty the Mammoth sighting, and we’ll have you back in time to enjoy all the fun at Nixon Park, including a live performance by Fat Andy, a fun and family-friendly band featuring a frequent attendee of our Wee Walkers hikes! Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
We will head to Penbrook Park and back for a total of 1.5-2 miles on this stroller-friendly hike. Families may adjust the distance by turning back early or continuing on the Penbrook Park trails. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel. Walks are led by almost-6-year-old Simon, 4-year-old Ophelia, 1.5-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome.
Christina Callies and the Hartland Recreation Department organized this hike. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
If we arrive early, we will be playing at Nixon Park’s playground, but we will gather at the kiosk to start our hike.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
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! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at the Maple Wayside, hikers will head south to the Cottonwood Wayside for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. They will trek from Cottonwood Wayside to North Shore Dr. and back. This section of trail is stroller-friendly. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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 Cottonwood Wayside. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at the Cottonwood Wayside. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
This event has been canceled.
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a Family-friendly stroll along Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! This year our Tyke Hikes will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail segments in Waukesha County. We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Hartland Segment in Waukesha County. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is What Can You Do With a Rock? by Pat Z. Miller. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration along the way. Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes/hiking boots. Bring water.
Location:
Watch for the yellow Tyke Hike signs to guide you to the Hartland Library.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
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! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at the Maple Wayside, hikers will head south to the Cottonwood Wayside for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. They will trek from the Maple Wayside to Cottonwood Wayside and back. Unfortunately, this section of trail is not stroller-friendly. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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 Nixon Park. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at the Maple Wayside. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
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! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at Nixon Park, hikers will head south for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 1.5 miles. They will trek from Nixon Park to Maple Wayside and back. This section of trail is stroller-friendly. A heavy-duty stroller is recommended in case there is residual snow, slush, and/or ice on the path. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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 Nixon Park. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at Nixon Park. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car or playing on the playground waiting for their hiking buddies to arrive!
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
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! They’d love to have you join them for a walk!
The Walk:
Hartland Walking Club’s “Wee Walkers” invite you and your kids to continue their 2023 series. This year, they are on a mission to hike the ENTIRE Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail–out AND back!! They started at Centennial park in January and will head south each month in 2023 until the full segment has been! Anyone who accomplishes this goal with us will earn a free “Hartland Segment” pin! Starting at Hartbrook Park hikers will head south for an out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail. This hike will move at a “toddler’s pace,” as they stop to explore and enjoy the surroundings along the way. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Details:
This month, their out-and-back hike will total approximately 2 miles. They willtrek from Hartbrook Park to Nixon Park and back. This section of trail is stroller-friendly. A heavy-duty stroller is recommended in case there is residual snow, slush, and/or ice on the path. Hopefully some snow mountains will be found to climb and, for the second month in a row, hikers will get a bonus of not one but TWO playground stops! Please dress for the weather and consider bringing water and snacks. If conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 1-year-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). All ages are welcome; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
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 Hartbrook Park. There is no fee for this activity.
Location:
Meet at the parking lot at Hartbrook Park. You will find Christina and her kids layering up by their car or playing on the playground waiting for their hiking buddies to arrive!
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to your hike leader, Christina.
The Hike:
Please join us as we hike the Hartland Segment of the Ice Age Trail. This trail takes us through the Village of Hartland, the first Ice Age Trail Community! It is mostly flat and mostly paved.
Details:
We will hike south with options to hike 2.1 miles to Nixon Park in; or 3.6 miles to the Hartland Marsh parking lot. A side trail at the Aldo Leopold Overlook as well as the Hartland Marsh Loop Trail offer an opportunity to hike an additional 1+ miles. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water for the hike.
Note: We do not cancel hikes ahead of time due to weather predictions. If that morning we have a deluge, or lightning, Mark will send out an email canceling, and it will be announced on Facebook and noted in the Chapter Calendar…if you are not sure, stay home.
Location:
Meet at the Hartland Marsh Trailhead on Cottonwood Drive (Cottonwood Wayside). We will leave some cars there and drive to Centennial Park where our hike will hike.
Contact Information:
Dick Haas and Jeff Romagna help Mark Miner organize these hikes. Email comments or questions to Mark, your hike leader, and he will answer them for you.
The Hike:
Details:
Meet at the Maple Wayside parking area. We will head south for an out and back hike, plus climb to the top of a scenic overlook, all while exploring and enjoying our surroundings as we walk. Hikes last 1-2 hours. All ages are welcome (kids must be accompanied by an adult).
Walks are led by 5-year-old Simon, 3-year-old Ophelia, 11-month-old Rhea, and their mom, Christina, an Ice Age Trail volunteer (and kid at heart). Please dress for the weather. If weather conditions are unsafe we will cancel.
Location:
Park in the small lot on the west side of Maple Avenue. (If the lot is full, you can park on the north side of Hartwood Lane.) We will meet at the big Ice Age Wetland sign.
Photo by Christopher White
The Tyke Hike:
Join us on a family-friendly hike to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail on a paved trek along the Bark River! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of Waukesha County’s Hartland Segment. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend!
Tyke Hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Specifically, they can cover up to 1.5 miles over the course of 1-2 hours. They last approximately 1-2 hours and can cover up to 1.5 miles. Tyke Hikes are led by Peter Dargatz, a forest kindergarten teacher and Ice Age Trail volunteer.
Tyke Hike Details:
This hike’s picture book is A Fall Ball For All by Jamie Swenson. We will start our hike at the beginning of the Hartland Segment trailhead. After reading this book, we will hike for approximately 30 minutes at a child-led pace and then return. There will be occasional stops for play and exploration – stops at the playground are likely! Hikers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. Bring water.
Location:
The yellow Tyke Hike Signs will guide you to the meeting point at Hartland’s Centennial Park parking lot.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them.
Get lost in the right direction with us!
