Introductory beginner's Backpack South Kettle Moraine

Date and Time:
Fri, May 30, 2025; 8:00 PM (Central) - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 2:00 PM (Central)

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Escape civilization with out being far from it. Join us for a moderate, 4-5-mile hike each day through rolling glacial moraine hills in nearby Wisconsin while reviewing backpack skills, food and equipment. Deposit includes two breakfasts and one dinner on the trail, campsite reservations and other expenses. Deposit is cost of the trip $40. DNR Vehicle fee $11. Call or email SCOTT ETIENNE to register, 847-269-3143.

Pinewoods Campground, W348 S4695, Waterville Rd, Dousman, WI 53118, USA

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Organized By: NW Cook County Group

Location: Pinewoods Campground, W348 S4695, Waterville Rd, Dousman, WI 53118, USA

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Event Organizers:
Scott Etienne
   scottsdigs@gmail.com
   (847) 269-3143
Rick Szafarz
   richard.p.szafarz@gmail.com
   (708) 352-0669

Moderate hike, beginner pace, first day is 9-mile hike, second day is a 5-mile hike. through rolling glacial moraine hills in nearby Wisconsin. while reviewing backpack skills, food and equipment. Friday night camping is optional at Pine Woods campground. Trip begins at the trailhead Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. Saturday camping is at Backpack Shelter 1 north of Eagle. Deposit includes breakfasts Saturday and Sunday morning and one dinner w/ dessert Saturday night, campsite reservations and other expenses. Deposit is cost of the trip $40. DNR Vehicle fee $11. Call or email SCOTT ETIENNE to register, 847-269-3143.

Level: Moderate(Beginner)

Cost: $35-$40

Signup Instructions: Call or email Scott to sign up.

Bring: All items on required items list

Carpool: Participants can make arrangements from provided list

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

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