Full Moon Hike- Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings hikers, walkers, strollers, and saunterers!

Join the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance on Saturday, June 11th for our monthly full moon walk under the Strawberry Moon.

We will meet at the Twin Pines Trailhead on Lodi/Springfield Road at 7:30 pm and walk up the trail to take in the views of the Lodi Marsh and the moon. Depending on how energetic everyone is we might even go further…or not!

The wild strawberries that start to ripen during early summer gave name to the Full Moon in June. Other names of this Full Moon are Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon. For more information go to https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/strawberry.html

The moon rises around 5:30 pm so it will be fairly light at the start of the walk, but we may need to rely on flashlights and headlamps by the end as the sun sets about 8:30 pm. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and bring along a flashlight or headlamp. Well behaved, leashed dogs are always welcome.

Event details:

Saturday, June 11th at 7:30 pm

Location details:

We will meet at the Twin Pines Trailhead on Lodi/Springfield Road; Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Questions? Contact Bill at [email protected] or 608-843-3926.

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” Henry David Thoreau

Pencil in these upcoming work days:

July 9, and August 13 when we will be improving and relocating trail on the Gibraltar Segment

And don’t forget:

Full Moon hikes July 11th, and August 9th

Tyke Hike June 18th

Trail Work Day- Lodi Valley Chapter

The Event:

Greetings volunteers!

From now on for the rest of the trailbuilding year we will be turning our attention to improving our trails.

Our next work day will be Saturday, June 11th, meeting at the west Gibraltar Rock parking area on Hwy V, starting at 9:00 am, to start on a multi-day effort to improve the trail from the kiosk up to the Horton vista. We plan to work until about noon, but come for as much or as little time as you can give. Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

We have a number of tasks for the day that include scraping and re-staining parts of the kiosk; clear brush along the re-location of the trail; de-berm sections of the tread and improve water diversions; refresh and repaint all the yellow blazes. Which tasks we attack that day will depend on the number of volunteers taking part.

This is a 10 year anniversary of this section of our trails as it was originally built in April 2013 by a state-wide Mobile Skills Crew project and involved the OSC charter school from Lodi.

All the tools will be provided, just wear long pants and sleeves with sturdy shoes, bring some water, work gloves (we’ll have extras to use), and your energetic attitude!

Event details:

Saturday, June 11th at 9:00 am

Location details:

We will meet at the West Gibraltar Rock parking area on Hwy V; Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Questions? Contact Bill at [email protected] or 608-843-3926.

As a valued volunteer with the Ice Age Trail, we thank you. We want you to know of an important action you need to take to ensure that you have a completed Individual Volunteer Agreement established with the National Park Service for continuing your valued work on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The volunteer agreement guarantees that you have access to important safety information and work guidance. The volunteer agreement also extends the same protections to you for injury coverage that federal employees receive, should you become injured while performing approved volunteer activities.

Please take a few minutes TODAY to go to the following link: https://www.nps.gov/iatr/getinvolved/supportyourpark/upload/Individual-301a.pdf

Pencil in these upcoming work days:

July 9, and August 13 when we will be improving and relocating trail on the Gibraltar Segment

And don’t forget:

Full Moon hikes June 11th, and August 9th

The 13th annual Devils Lake to Gibraltar Hike on May 21st

Tyke Hike June 18th

Mammoth Fun-Run & Hike – Lodi Valley Chapter

Celebrate National Trails Day – Saturday, June 4 – with a family-friendly, great-for-all-ages Mammoth Fun-Run & Hike hosted by the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance and sponsored by AKHG. Enjoy the beautiful Lodi Marsh Segment as you run or hike to the Finish Line in Lodi, an Ice Age Trail Community!

Events: 6K run or a 6K hike (distances are approximate). VIEW and DOWNLOAD COURSE MAP HERE.

Event Details:

Location: The event will START and END at Doctor’s Park (220 S. Main Street). A shuttle will take participants to the start along the Lodi Marsh Segment of the Ice Age Trail. Participants will run or hike their way back into Trail Community, Lodi, WI.

Event Check-In: All participants need to check in with event volunteers at Doctor’s Park prior to boarding the shuttle. Registration and Check-In begins at 8:00 a.m. The last shuttle to the trailhead will leave from the registration site at 8:40 a.m. (Please leave Fido at home. Dogs are not allowed on the shuttle bus. Thank you for understanding.)

Race start: The Fun-Run & Hike will begin at 9 a.m.

Registration: Register online now. Day-of event registrations will also be accepted.

About the Event:

Expect:

A beautiful trail with lovely views.
Trail prizes.
Homemade treats.
Good times for all!

Come for the event and stay for the Lodi Sausage Company brat stand on Main Street, the Lodi Library portable climbing wall, and the Spring Street Market.

Donations: Donations to the Lodi Valley Chapter are encouraged to further corridor protection, trailbuilding, and trail maintenance.

Donate $25.00 and receive an Ice Age Trail bandana while supplies last!

This National Trails Day Event is generously sponsored by:

Devils Lake to Gibraltar Hike- Lodi Valley Chapter

Trail Friends,

Tired of being cooped up all winter? Want a tune-up before the June 4th Mammoth Fun Run & Walk? Or maybe you just want an excuse to get ice cream at the ferry landings?

Mark your calendar for our 13th annual saunter starting at Devils Lake State Park and ending at Gibraltar Rock, a distance of about 11 miles, through some of the most beautiful and unique terrain in southern Wisconsin.

We will start at the Devils Lake State Park Roznos Meadow parking lot on Hwy 113 (https://goo.gl/maps/xk7FxrQEa4K2) at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 21st. A bus will be waiting at the Gibraltar Rock west parking area to shuttle hikers back to Roznos Meadow.

Please dress appropriately for hiking and the weather. Bring lots of water, snacks, and a lunch. For more information before the hike, call Bill at 608-843-3926 or email at [email protected]

For information the day of the hike, call Judy at 608-576-2190 or Jim at 608-444-4611

Full Moon Hike-Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings Trail Friends and all you walkers, hikers, saunterers, runners, gawkers, and plodders.

We will be enjoying Full Moon Hikes as we treat ourselves to a spectacular evening walking on the Ice Age Trail!

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather and bring a light. This will be a short (about a mile or more one way) low key, family friendly walk. Leashed dogs are welcome.

This month’s full moon is called the Flower Moon.

In most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. Other names include the Full Corn Planting Moon, or the Milk Moon.

Event details:

Saturday, May 14th at 7:30 pm

Location details:

We will meet at the South Side Colsac Ferry landing parking area; Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

For more information, contact Bill at 608-843-3926 or [email protected]

Chapter Celebration-Lodi Valley Chapter

Greetings Trail Friends!

Let’s gather for our chapter celebration event and guest presentation. It will be a potluck social, chapter awards and a presentation by Cameron Gille whose photographs of nature and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail will awe.

Event details:

Saturday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm

Bring a dish to pass and your own beverages. Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Location details:

We will meet at the West Point Town Hall;

View map to West Point Town Hall.

For more information, contact Amy at 608 213 9855 or [email protected]

Full Moon Hike- Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings Trail Friends and all you walkers, hikers, saunterers, runners, gawkers, and plodders.

We will be enjoying Full Moon Hikes as we treat ourselves to a spectacular evening walking on the Ice Age Trail!

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. This will be a short (about a mile or more one way) low key, family friendly walk. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Event details:

Saturday, March 16th at 7:30 pm

Location details:

We will meet at the Slack Hill Trailhead;

For more information, contact Mandy at 608-235-7747 or [email protected]

Candlelight Full Moon Hike – Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings Trail Friends!

Let’s gather under the moon for a candle lit hike with friends! The trail will be glowing with luminaries to guide you through nature. Headlamps optional; let the moon and candles guide you! There will be smoldering fires along the trail from crews that worked that week on the property. Come for the S’mores, stay for the good company.

Event details:

Friday, February 18th at 7:30 pm

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. If conditions are slick, wear proper footwear. This will be a leisurely stroll up to the “big bench”. A low key, family friendly walk. Watch for the yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Location details:

We will meet at the Merrimac Ferry Wayside parking lot;

For more information, contact Bill at 608-843-3926 or [email protected]

Full Moon Hike – Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings Trail Friends and all you walkers, hikers, saunterers, runners, gawkers, and plodders.

We will be returning to Full Moon Hikes as we treat ourselves to a spectacular evening walking on the Ice Age Trail!

Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. This will be a short (about a mile or more one way) low key, family friendly walk. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Event details:

Saturday, November 20th at 7:00 pm

Location details:

We will meet at the Ferry Landing Trailhead ;

For more information, contact Bill at 608-843-3926 or [email protected]

Wander Lodi Walk- Lodi Valley Chapter

The Hike:

Greetings Trail Friends! Guides from the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will escort you though beautiful parks, historical district and Main Street. Afterwards, enjoy time shopping and dining in Lodi before your next hike adventure. This will be a short low key, family friendly walk. Leashed well behaved dogs are welcome.

Event details:

Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 am

Location details:

We will meet at the Lodi Veterans Park ;

For more information, contact Amy at 608-213-9855 or [email protected]