Photo by Pat Witkowski
About:
The Waukesha/Milwaukee County County IATA Chapter is offering a series of Weekender Hikes. These hikes take place on one Saturday morning a month for the remainder of the year meeting at 10:00 a.m. Hike details will be available on the Chapter Calendar and on the Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page. 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.
The Hike:
Join us for a celebratory weekend hike on the Waterville Segment! We will do an out and back hike heading south to the brand new addition to the trail recently finished by volunteers. Our theme is the history of the Waterville Community.
Details:
This easy hike will be about 4 miles. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. We will cancel if weather or conditions are unsafe. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Location:
This final 2023 Weekender Hike will start at The UWM at Waukesha Field Station overflow parking area. Look for the IAT event sign as you approach the hike event.
Contact Information:
Questions or comments about our Weekender Hikes can be made through our Waukesha/Milwaukee IAT Chapter Facebook page or through our chapter email.
Photo by Brad Crary
The Workday:
Join the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for an exciting Trail Building Day. We will be installing tread and clearing the corridor to complete a mile of new trail which will nearly eliminate the entire Waterville Road walk!
Work Details:
As always, our Trail Improvement Day will provide tools and training. Participants should dress in layers for the weather with sturdy footwear and gloves. You will want to bring a water bottle. Please meet at 9:00 am sharp so we can organize into crews. Participants should have a current National Park Service Volunteer Agreement on file. If not, complete the form and bring it with you. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Enter the field just south of W349 S2296 Waterville Road directly across from the intersection with Parry Road, and follow the signs into the field. Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
Photo by Dave Wedl
The Hike:
Explore the National Ice Age Trail with us! This month we will be hiking the Waterville Segment. This out and back hike will start at Waterville’s southern trailhead and will be 3-4 miles in length. The trail consists of a variety of terrain including multiple boardwalks.
Details:
Bring water. 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.
Location:
Meet at the First Presbyterian Church of Ottawa parking lot.
Contact Information:
Email comments or questions to either of your hike leader, Jeff.
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The Tyke Hike:
This year, we will focus on Wisconsin-based picture book authors and Ice Age Trail Segments. Our hike will begin after this month’s featured book, Mr. McGinty’s Monarchs by Linda Vander Heyden. 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:
Join us on a family-friendly stroll along the Waterville Segment! 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. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
Please meet at Lapham Peak’s Evergreen Shelter.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
Photo by Kevin Kuhlmann
The Workday:
Join the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a Trail Improvement Day. We will be clearing invasive plants, restoring habitat, and enhancing scenic views along the IAT’s Waterville Segment at Spencer’s Meadow.
Work Details:
All tools and training will be provided. Participants should dress in layers for the weather with sturdy footwear and gloves. You will want to bring a water bottle. Please meet at 9:00 am sharp so we can organize into crews. Participants should have a current National Park Service Volunteer Agreement on file. If not, complete the form and bring it with you. Download Agreement.
Location Details:
Watch for the yellow ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT signs and meet us at the Ottawa Presbysterian Church parking lot. Be aware that Hwy 67 is closed for construction between Dousman and Eagle.
Contact Details:
Questions? Contact Pat at gpwit1976@gmail.com
The Hike:
Join us on a Tyke Hike to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a tyke-sized portion of the Waterville Segment in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Families with children of all ages should attend!
These hikes give kids the opportunity to explore, discover and participate in natural play. Most hikes include a picture book story and educational materials as well as certificates for children. In addition, service opportunities may be included. 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.
Hike Details:
We will hike for approximately 45 minutes 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. Most importantly, bring water.
Location Details:
This hike will start out at the UW-Waukesha Fieldstation, W349 S1480 Waterville Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
Contact Information:
Questions? Peter will answer them for you.
“Get lost in the right direction” with us!
