Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Snowshoe Hike

January 23, 2016

10:00 A.M.

The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will host  a

guided snowshoe hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest on Saturday,  January 23, 2015 starting at 10:00 A.M.   Meet at the  Underdown Parking Lot parking lot on Copper Lake Road.

Come and enjoy the wonderful landscape created by the Great Wisconsin Glacier about ten

thousand years ago.  A UW geology and geophysics professor described the Underdown as a

“world class hummocky feature” of glacial topography.  In simpler terms, the area has swamps,

lakes, bogs and hills abundantly.

The snowshoe trail layout and design has been done by chapter member, Chris Schotz. The trail

is well marked and packed.  Hikers can chose between distances of one to four hours depending

on your ability, experience and endurance.  The trail is  moderately difficulty. Bring your

snowshoes, drink and weather appropriate clothing.

Hot cider, hot chocolate, cookies and a blazing fire will await you after the hike.  There is no charge for this event, though donations will be accepted.

For more information, contact Ruby Jaecks at 715-551-1118 cell phone

or brjaecks@airrun.net

Directions:  51 to K north of Merrill.  K right to H.  H right to Copper Lake Road.

Copper Lake Road to Underdown Parking Lot

Directions from Rhinelander:  Take Highway 17 South to Hiway J at Bloomville . Go right on J to Copper Lake Road. Turn left on Copper Lake Road to Underdown Parking Lot.

Follow the Ice Age Trail  signs

Dog Lake Shelter

FALL COLOR HIKE

NORTHWOODS CHAPTER

ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE

SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

10:00 A.M.

Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will be conducting their

Annual Fall Color Hike in the beautiful rolling Harrison Hills of Lincoln County with  the brilliant colors created by many maples, birches, aspens and oaks and small lakes.

The hike is open to the public at no cost.  A free will donation for the local chapter is welcome.

Directions: Take Highway 51 to County Road J at Irma-Go East on J-5 miles to Turtle Lake Road . Go North  3 miles on Turtle Lake road-Follow Ice Age Event Signs

Or from the East-Take Hwy 17 to County Road J at Bloomville.  Go west on County Road J to Turtle Lake Road. Turn North. (Follow the Ice Age Trail Event Signs)

Any questions contact Ruby Jaecks brjaecks@airrun.net or 715-551-1118

Spring Wildflower Hike

NORTHWOODS CHAPTER ICE AGE TRAIL

WILDFLOWER HIKE

Saturday May 24, 2014

The Northwoods Chapter, Ice Age Trail Alliance will be conducting their Spring Wildflower Hike Saturday May 24, 2014.  The adventure will be in the Camp 27 Segment of the Ice Age Trail . This is one of the wildest sections of the  the entire 1000 miles of the trail.  In addition to the usual spring flora, hikers may see evidence of bobcats, timber wolf, fisher, deer and bear.   

The total hike will be about three miles on woodland trails, and considered moderately easy.  The tread could be wet in a few spots.  Hikers need to dress for the weather as it is a rain or shine event.  Bring a lunch to eat on the trail.  This hike is open to the public and there is no cost. A free will donation for the local Chapter is welcome.

A car pool is available from Club 64 Parking Lot on Hwy 64 on the West side of Merrill at 9:30 A.M.    Hikers can choose to meet at the Hike start at 10 A.M.   Take Hwy 64 west of Merrill to Highway E.  Follow E to Conservation Avenue.  Follow the Ice Age Trail Event signs.

Any questions  contact Ruby Jaecks at brjaecks@airrun.net or 715-443-3586 or 715-551-1118

2014 Snowshoe Hike

Come on out to the Underdown main parking lot at 10AM on Saturday, February 8th  for guided hikes from 2 to 8 miles.  Hikers will climb the heights of the Ice Age Trail and have a chance to cross lakes and bogs that are only accessible in winter.  Refreshments and a warm fire afterwards.

Fall Color Hike

 NORTHWOODS CHAPTER ICE AGE TRAIL FALL COLOR HIKE

DATE: Saturday October 5, 2013  10 A.M.

 WHEN:  To car pool meet at 9 A.M.  (Club 64 parking lot) west of

                 Merrill

HIKE START  TIME:   10 A.M. 

DIRECTIONS TO HIKE SITE:  Take 64 west of Merrill to Highway M-continue west on M for 11 miles.  Turn right on Tower Road.   Go North 9 miles. (Follow Ice Age Trail Event Signs) 

The Timberland Wilderness Segment of the Ice Age Trail will be the  featured section for this year’s fall hike.  This segment is in the western most portion of the Ice Age Trail in Lincoln County, accessed only by Tower Road.  This “wilderness” is characterized by mature, mixed hardwood trees; maple, oaks and hickory.  There are several unusual glacial features traversed by the trail, one being the ice-walled-lake plain.  This will be a good chance to test your tree identification skills.

The trail is on firm, dry ground and should be considered only moderately difficult following rolling terrain. Total distance to be hiked is about 3 miles.

Bring a lunch to eat on the trail.

We will car pool from the parking lot near Club 64 (on Hwy 64) on the west end of Merrill on Saturday October 5^th at 9:00 A.M. 

For more information contact Ruby Jaecks at brjaecks@airrun.net or 715-443-3586  or cell 715-551-1118

Spring Wildflower Hike

NORTHWOODS CHAPTER

ICE AGE TRAIL ALLIANCE

SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2013

10:00 A.M.

Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will be conducting their

annual Spring Wildflower Hike in the Harrison Hills with its many beautiful hills and small lakes.

Bring a lunch and water to have on the trail

Directions: Take Highway 51 to County Road J at Irma-Go East on J-5 miles to Turtle Lake Road . Go North  3 miles on Turtle Lake road-Follow Ice Age Event Signs

Or from the East-Take Hwy 17 to County Road J at Bloomville.  Go west on County Road J to Turtle Lake Road. Turn North. (Follow the Ice Age Trail Event Signs)

Any questions contact Ruby Jaecks brjaecks@airrun.net or 715-443-3586