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This event is a three day, two night backpack trip or day pack hike through the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest.It is within a two hour drive of Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. The Kettle Moraine trail consists of approximately 18 miles of connecting trails through Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit. This rugged and hilly terrain was formed by the collision and subsequent melting of the Lake Michigan and Green Bay lobes of the Wisconsin glacier over 10,000 years ago.
Register Now Inside you will find this year’s registration form. Please be sure to list the Scoutmaster’s name on the registration form. This makes it easier to keep our records up to date. It also reduces duplicate mailings and helps to keep our costs down so we can keep registration at a reasonable level. Early registration fee of $12.00 per person must accompany registration and must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2012. Walk in registrations and additions to registered units at the event are subject to a $14.00 per person fee. This fee includes multi-color anniversary patch and camping fees. Registrations should be received no later than April 15, 2012. Camping is limited to capacity of facilities in accordance with Wisconsin DNR regulations. Refunds will be issued only if cancellation is received before April 15th, 2012. NO REFUNDS AT EVENT Units are strongly encouraged to hike with full pack including tents, sleeping bags, food, and cooking utensils, however units hiking with day packs are welcome. Patches from previous years' hikes, trail medals, hat pins, and more will be available for sale at Badger Trails Registration over the weekend. There is no electricity in either the Greenbush or Long Lake campgrounds. Units are encouraged to arrange their own vehicle shuttle, however, limited driver only shuttle service will be provided on Saturday only. All sites in Long Lake will be assigned as registrations are received. No hikers will be camping in Greenbush Group Camp Saturday night, all groups must pack up in the morning and move to their new sites on Saturday.
What is Badger Trails? Badger Trails, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that promotes historic hiking trails. It sponsors three activities annually – Root River Trail the last Saturday of April, Glacial Trail Backpack experience the first weekend of May and Devil’s Lake Hike the first weekend of October. Badger Trails members are past and current Scouters who enjoy hiking and outdoor events and have a desire to promote and share these experiences with today’s scouts. HOW TO REACH US: Mail: Badger Trails, Inc. Phone: 414-777-3920 Box 210615 WEB: www.badgertrails.org Milwaukee, WI 53221 E-Mail: info@badgertrails.org
Park Permits are Required Wisconsin State Park Permits are required of all vehicles in the park -- AT ANY TIME. PERMITS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE. THESE MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE DNR AT THE PARK UPON ARRIVAL FRIDAY. Vehicles parked in the Park without necessary stickers will be fined by the DNR. Sticker fees are as follows: WI licensed vehicles Other licensed vehicles $25.00/annual $35.00/annual $7.00/day/car $10.00/day/car $5.00/hour/car $5.00/hour/car Check current fee schedule at the WI DNR site at: WI DNR Park fees
How to find us at the event! Friday night & Saturday morning, registration is at the Greenbush Group Camp on Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive between Hwy 67 and the Old Wade House. We are in the log cabin. Camping areas for both Friday and Saturday nights have water and washroom facilities available. Units not backpacking may camp both nights at Long Lake. TRAIL TIMES: Friday hiking starts at the Old Wade House. Start of the Trail opens at 4:00PM and closes at 6:00PM. This is approximately a 4.5 mile hike. Saturday hiking starts at the Greenbush Group Camp and ends at Long Lake Recreation Area. This is approximately 14 mile hike. The trail opens at 8:00AM and hikers will not be allowed to start the trail after 10:00AM. Units wishing to eat lunch at Parnell Tower should continue their hiking by 1:00PM in order to complete the trail and set up camp before dark. Sunday Hiking starts at Long Lake and ends at Mauthe Lake. This is approximately a 10 mile hike. Trail is open from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. Plan to eat lunch at Mauthe Lake. Because of the length of the trail and safety concerns, no hikers will be allowed to start after the first check point closes(10:00AM each morning) Patch Design Contest Badger Trails is always on the lookout for new and unique patch designs for both the Glacial Trail and Devil’s Lake Hikes. If you are an inspiring artist, or even if you are not, here is your chance to be discovered. Badger Trails is sponsoring a patch design contest for the 2012 season. Patch designs may be submitted to: Badger Trails, P.O. Box 210615, Milwaukee, WI 53221-0615 or can be turned into the event chairperson at any event. Designs should be submitted no later than this year’s Devil’s Lake Hike for 2012 consideration. Patch designs may include up to seven colors. Those submitting winning patch design (s) will receive a prize. Designs may be submitted as an individual or as a group.
Event Help Needed As always, volunteers are necessary to assure a smooth running and safe event. Help is always needed for check points. If you would like to volunteer to help make our events a success, please contact Gene Kay through the Internet at www.badgertrails.org or email at ??? Questions ??? Please feel free to call or E-mail Badger Trails with any questions you may have - but please be advised that we cannot check messages after the Thursday night before our event. Officers and DirectorsBadger Trails is a wholly volunteer organization that is run by a dedicated group of Officers, Directors, and countless volunteers. |
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