Join the Mammoth Hike Challenge 2024!

Hike 44 miles on any segment of the Ice Age Trail (IAT) during October and receive your Challenge Patch and certificate of achievement.  Entry is free, register HERE

FVBSC is hosting a hike-camp-hike weekend on Oct 12-13 in the beautiful Kettle Moraine State Park (half way between Madison and Milwaukee).  We will hike 22.8 miles on 4 IAT segments over 2 consecutive days.  Just us for 1 or both days.

https://www.iceagetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/Atlas-2023-Kattle-Moraine-South-Segments.pdf

Friday, Oct 11 – Optional Camping

• Arrive between 6pm to 8pm
• Pinewoods Campground – Loop 1 Site 5 (reservations are made)
• This site has toilets, running water and showers

Friday, Oct 11 – Optional Hoteling

Hotel:  AmericInn by Wyndham Delafield, 2412 Milwaukee St, Delafield, WI, 53018 (5 miles from Dousman) - $110 per night

Saturday, Oct 12 – Hiking 11.2 miles, start 8:00 am

IAT Scuppernong Segment (5.6 miles) and Eagle Segment (5.6 miles) featuring prairie restoration areas, oak savannas, wetland areas with springs and Brady’s Rocks, a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, and trailside kettles.  This portion is moderately hilly and hiking boots and poles are recommended.  Pack your own food and water.

Start:  Pinewoods campground

End:  Hwy 59 and Antique Lane

Camping:  Pinewoods Campground – Loop 1 Site 5

Hotel:  AmericInn by Wyndham Delafield, 2412 Milwaukee St, Delafield, WI, 53018 (5 miles from Dousman) - $110 per night

Sunday, Oct 13 – Hiking 11.6 miles, start 8:00 am

IAT Whitewater Lake Segment (4.6 miles) and Blackhawk Segment (7.0 miles) featuring wooded moraines, kettles and outstanding views of Rice and Whitewater lakes from atop a steep rise, along John Muir Trails and past the historic Ole Oleson Homestead.  This portion is moderately hilly and hiking boots and poles are recommended.  Pack your own food and water.

Start:  Clover Valley Road at Whitewater Lake Campground

End:  Young Road 3 miles east of Hwy 59

CAMPING NOTES:

• No Pets Allowed: Please note that Loop 1 (campsites 1-36) in the Pinewoods Campground is a 24-hour quiet zone and pets are not allowed at these campsites. Pets are allowed at all other campsites in the Southern Unit.
• Pinewoods Driving Directions:https://maps.google.com/?daddr=42.937085,-88.474575
• This property is one of a select group of parks and forests trialing a self-check-in process. Campers at participating locations will receive an email on the day of their arrival inviting them to check in online. Your participation will help us improve our systems to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience for everyone, but you will not be penalized if you do not check in. If you don't receive an email, it means your reserved location isn't part of the pilot program.
• Seasonal Water Systems Notice:

  Water systems (flush toilet buildings, shower buildings, drinking fountains and dump stations) at Wisconsin State Parks and Forests are weather-dependent and may not be available fall through spring (approx. October 1 through May 15). If you have questions about water system availability during your stay, please contact the property office.

• General Information

Vehicle admission stickers are required for any motor vehicles brought into the property. Stickers can be purchased at the property or online.

Firewood must be obtained from within 10 miles of where you will use it or must be certified by DATCP as properly treated to kill insects or diseases that may harm Wisconsin's trees.

Review the rules for your camping or day use reservation before your visit.