





KMSF-N 7-8 mi All levels Fri Shelter 3 & Sat Shelter 2 A Yes/Attending RSVP also signifies that you understand the Meetup.com Terms of Service agreement including the waiver of liability it contains and understand participation is at your own risk. It also signifies that you agree to abide by the Fox Cities Backpackers Bylaws and Code of Conduct found therein. If you are unfamiliar with these documents do not sign up until you are, an organizer can help you locate them. OVERVIEW: My trips don't just use the regular Ice Age Trail routes or cover the same old areas that are normally posted. Unlike some of my previous hikes, this hike is suitable for all levels and there will be no bushwhacking. This is just an easy weekend stroll in the Kettle Moraine State Forest North and staying in backpacking shelter 3 & 2 . Overall the distance will be about 8 miles for Saturday and about 4 miles on Sunday. ITINERARY FRI Oct 2 - Arrive and hike in 1/4 mile to shelter 3 as your schedule permits. Parking is located on Division Rd. about 1 mile east of Dundee then 1/2 mile south of "F", it’s a small parking lot on the west side of the road. The trail to our shelter is in the SW corner of the parking area. Tuck your cars in close and there are areas to pull off the road if needed. We will shuttle vehicles at a convenient time Fri evening. Make sure to check the posted link. You will need enough water to get you through breakfast and we can get more water if needed at our cars again in the morning. SAT Oct 3rd – After a no hurry, hardy fireside breakfast, we will pack up and head south. We’ll continue another 7 miles around and about on some different kind of trails that hopefully will get us to Mauthe Lake entrance area. There we can refresh our water for the evening. From there its about a mile hike to Shelter 2, where we’ll spend the night. I should be able to drop firewood at or near the shelters ahead of time so plan on another evening around a warm campfire. SUN Oct 4th – After breakfast, we’ll hike north 1-5 miles to our vehicles. We will have three options and trail conditions at the time will dictate which route we use and where we park our shuttle vehicles. Currently, my preferred 4-5 mile route around the south side of Mauthe Lake is flooded. I will know which trail to use prior to this outing. GENERAL INFO: Shelters have a pit toilet/outhouse and sometimes toilet paper. You’re welcome to sleep inside the shelter; it will accommodate 5 people on the benches and more on the floor or sleep in a quieter cozier environment in your own tent outside. To get credit for advancement you must carry your shelter and other gear. Everyone is responsible for their own equipment and food. I have 1st dibs on a corner spot. Water is not available at the shelter. Participation for this trip will be limited to 10 persons based on the DNR shelter (site) occupancy limit. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES: High 60 F, Low 38 F. Be aware that these are historic averages and actual temps can go either way. FEES: $30 Your trip fee covers: Shelter Reservation ($18.00/night) - $36.00 Reservation Fee - $7.75 Firewood $40.00 Meetup Fee $10.00 LINKS: Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit Map (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kmn/PDFs/kmnmap.pdf)