Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
The Kettle Moraine–Northern Unit is comprised of about 30,000 acres stretching 30 miles across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Washington Counties. The forest is managed for multiple use, including recreation management, sustainable forest products, water quality and soil protection, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, native biological diversity, and aesthetics.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Friends Sponsored Events
Join Us!
Dinner and a Show Fundraisers
Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter
Saturdays, July 27, and August 24; 5:30 – 8:45 pm
Savor a delicious alfresco meal followed by great musical entertainment. The funds raised will be used to support a variety of Friends of the Kettle Moraine projects including the Ice Age Visitor Center Complex enhancements. To find out the meal offerings, contact Three Sweets Bakery and Café at (920) 322-7908. Cost: freewill donation.
• 5:30 – 7:30 pm – purchase a meal from Mauthe Lake Concession Stand
• 5:30 – 8 pm – bring cash to buy tasty homemade baked goods
• 7 – 8:45 pm – enjoy a toe-tapping concert
June 22 – Fox Crossing String Band
(bluegrass/folk)
July 27 – Ken Lonnquist (eclectic folk)
August 24 – Paddygrass (Celtic/folk)
Paddle, Hike, Eat
Mauthe Lake Recreation Area and Zillmer Trailhead; Saturday, September 21, 3 – 7 pm Cost: $10/person
Bring your own kayak or canoe to paddle Mauthe Lake and the East Branch of the Milwaukee River. We will then hike the Lake-to-Lake Trail to the Zillmer Trailhead or a loop of the Zillmer Trails before enjoying a lovely dinner at the Zillmer Shelter. Shuttles will be provided between Mauthe Lake and Zillmer. Register by September 14 by emailing friendsofthekettlemoraine@gmail.com or calling Jackie Scharfenberg at (920) 269-7399.
Leaf Stomp
Meet at the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter; Saturday, October 12
• 22-mile and 15-mile start at 7 am
• 10-mile starts at 8:30 am
• 5-mile starts at 9:30 am
Cost
• $35/person for 10-mile and 5-mile
• $40/person (includes lunch) for 22-mile and 15-mile
Join us for a day of hiking on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through the beautiful autumn woods of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit. Hikers will be bussed to their starting points to make their ways back to the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area. Watch for more details and registration information on the Friends of the Kettle Moraine’s website. This is a fundraiser for the Friends to support the Ice Age Visitor Center Complex enhancements.
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit Programs
Find a schedule of Northern Unit events:
dnr.wisconsin.gov/events