Check out our calendar for a number of great hikes this spring!

Four Lakes outings, Spring 2019

For all outings, please wear weather and activity appropriate clothing, and good footwear. For work outings, wear work clothes and gloves. Bring fluids to drink, and a snack or food, and sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellant if needed. If carpooling, please be a little early. Our outings are generally free and kid and family friendly, but please contact the leader to RSVP, if you have questions, or with concerns about weather, or to cancel. Check the Four Lakes Group web site or Facebook page for updates or added events.

Leader Contact Info

Don Ferber, d_ferber@sbcglobal.net or 608-217-2959

Kathy Mulbrandon, kmulbrandon@gmail.com or 608-215-9706

Alex Singer, alexcsinger@gmail.com or 608-395-1417

David Smith, smithdc75@yahoo.com or 608-233-1210

(Outings led by Master Naturalist Alex Singer are in conjunction with Madison FUN Friends of Urban Nature and other partners. https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/events/bird-nature.cfm.)

Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 pm - Ice Age Trail Evening Hike - Cross Plains Segment

We’ll hike the Ice Age Trail segment north of the Cross Plains village nestled in the Black Earth Creek valley between Driftless Area hills. We’ll hike the loop through woodlands, savanna and prairie in the hills on the north side of the village, a loop of about 3 miles. Note that the beginning has a steepish rock stairs leading to the upmost area of the trail. Plan on about 2 hours. Meet at the northwest corner of the Municipal Park (by swimming pool) parking lot, 2106 Lewis St., Cross Plains. RSVP to Kathy Mulbrandon.