• November 28, 2022

    Zimmer Cross Country Course/U Ridge Golf Course

  • November 21, 2022

    Pheasant Branch Conservancy

  • November 14, 2022

    Governor Nelson State Park

  • November 3, 2022

    Holy Wisdom Monastery

  • October 31, 2022

    Dorothy Carnes County Park, Jefferson

  • September 26, 2022

    Indian Lake, Dane County . . . no broken bones this trip!!!

  • September 19, 2022

    Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton

  • September 5, 2022

    Picnic Point, MSN

  • August 1, 2022

    Ice Age Trail - Montrose segment

  • July 25, 2022

    Cross plains State Park, Birch Trail entrance

  • June 27, 2022

    Ice Age Trail - Cross Plains

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2022 Hikes


Date:
Nov 28, 2022		Description:
Zimmer Cross Country Course/U Ridge Golf Course 		Start:
10:00am		End:
12:30am		Leader:
Joan
Date:
Nov 21, 2022		Description:
Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Meet at parking lot at 4864 Pheasant Branch Rd. 		Start:
10:00am		End:
12:00pm		Leader:
Dick R
Date:
Nov 14, 2022		Description:
Governor Nelson State Park. meet at parking lot for boat launch. 		Start:
10a		End:
12a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Nov 07, 2022		Description:
holy wisdom! monastery. meet at parking area at the top of the entrance road 4200 Co Hwy M, Middleton, WI 53562 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Oct 31, 2022		Description:
Dorothy Carnes county Park Jefferson, Wisconsin. meet at parking lot off highway 12 on hoard road. this is the second entrance to the park county highway c is on the right hoard road is on the left. W6915 Hoard Rd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 		Start:
10a		End:
12:15p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Oct 24, 2022		Description:
camrock county Park starting from street parking at trailhead in beautiful and exciting downtown, Rockdale. 		Start:
10a		End:
12a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Oct 17, 2022		Description:
Madison School Forest. we haven't been there in a while in the leave should be turning. weather looks to be cold but clear so we'll see. 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Oct 10, 2022		Description:
The other side of Cherokee. last week's hike at Cherokee South worked out well. this week continue the theme we'll see both sides of Cherokee! meet 10:00 @ 6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704 parking lot at end of Sherman avenue. 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Sep 26, 2022		Description:
return to Indian lake noise no snow meet in parking lot at 10:00 a.m. a classic hike 		Start:
10a		End:
12:30p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Sep 19, 2022		Description:
lake kegonsa State Park main parking lot Fields Forest lakes it's got it all Nice day too 		Start:
10a		End:
12p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Sep 05, 2022		Description:
meet at parking lot across from entrance to picnic point The hike will be picnic point and Lakeshore hike. hiked it on memorial Day now it's Labor Day kind of a bookend for this summer season 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Aug 22, 2022		Description:
Janesville segment ice age trail starting at Robert o Cook arboretum Janesville School outdoor laboratory parking lot. will include Rock River and devil staircase we need to drop a car in Riverside Park Janesville near the boat launch that will be a good spot anybody who can do that let me know I can pick somebody up there. this cuts out a walk through Janesville to get to the rotary Park garden 		Start:
10a		End:
12p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Aug 15, 2022		Description:
ice age trail Merrimack segment start at Marsh road parking lot. longer hike with lots of cut offs depending on how One feels weather should be good. 		Start:
10a		End:
12:15p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Aug 08, 2022		Description:
Brooklyn wildlife area first parking lot on hwy DD off of county D. prediction for scattered showers but 73° so who knows what will happen. continuation of last week's hike on the Montrose segment. 		Start:
10a		End:
12p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Aug 01, 2022		Description:
ice age trail Montrose segment. parking lot at intersection of frenchtown road and piller road Belleville Wisconsin . 		Start:
10a		End:
12p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jul 25, 2022		Description:
Birch trail entrance to Cross plains State Park North Birch trail is off Old Sauk pass below the hill towards Cross plains we last hike there in the winter time did a snowshoe see what it looks like now and continuation of last week's hike is sort of coordinates are 43.0809112, -89.6256592 		Start:
10a		End:
11:45a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jul 11, 2022		Description:
ice age trail valley view segment. lovely prairies hills great view of the mound. small parking lot corner of mound view road and moraine ridge. More on street parking on moraine ridge. hiking on the new segment built last year spoiler alert some of the new trail is close to a highway. 		Start:
10a		End:
11:45a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jul 04, 2022		Description:
The 2nd newer ice age trail out of Cross plains near the fire station around 1501 Bourbon road on street parking. The extension last year goes almost almost to the big gravel pit on stage coach. close enough to home that those 4th of July picnics gatherings can happen in the p.m. 		Start:
10: 00a		End:
11:20a		Leader:
whoever feels up to it
Date:
Jun 27, 2022		Description:
ice age trail Cross plains segment start between approximately 1997 and 2001 Lewis Street Cross plains Wisconsin there's on street parking meet there at 10:00 		Start:
10:00a		End:
11:45a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jun 20, 2022		Description:
ever popular table ridge segment IAT . Meet at parking lot off table bluff road cross plains. Warm Day predicted 		Start:
10a		End:
11:45a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jun 13, 2022		Description:
McCarthy Park Madison's East side highway double t. main parking lot just after you enter the park. no challenging terrain Open Fields some woods and prairie 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Jun 06, 2022		Description:
if it's not raining. ice age trail from Merrimack ferry landing including Gibraltar Rock best if we need to drop cars at the Gibraltar Rock highway v ice age trail parking lot that's the parking lot closest to highway j. 		Start:
10a		End:
12:15p		Leader:
tomh
Date:
May 30, 2022		Description:
UW Madison Lakeshore path from lot 130. 2003 University Bay drive. lake visit close to home minimal driving plenty of time time to do other memorial Day kind of things 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
May 23, 2022		Description:
Stewart lake county Park 3106 county highway JG Mount Horeb Wisconsin there 		Start:
10a		End:
11:30		Leader:
Tomh
Date:
May 16, 2022		Description:
Louis nine springs e-way 1949 moorland road Madison Wisconsin paths fields and bridges 		Start:
10a		End:
1145a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
May 09, 2022		Description:
Madison School Forest. meet at Madison School Forest day lot 1680 Fritz road Verona. 		Start:
10 am		End:
11:30 am		Leader:
tomh
Date:
May 02, 2022		Description:
Governor Dodge State Park Meet at Stephens Falls Parking Lot 		Start:
10;00		End:
noon		Leader:
Spence
Date:
Apr 25, 2022		Description:
UW arboretum McKay center we'll see what's in Bloom in The ARB 		Start:
1000a		End:
1130a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Apr 18, 2022		Description:
Donald Park - 1945 WI-92 Trunk, Mt Horeb, WI - Usual meet up spot		Start:
1000		End:
1200		Leader:
Glenn G
Date:
Apr 11, 2022		Description:
pheasant Branch conservancy meet at parking lot address is 4864 pheasant Branch road @ 10a start a different end of the park this time trails are dry and gravel is good no mud or very little mud 		Start:
10 am		End:
11:30am		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Apr 04, 2022		Description:
Cherokee conservation Park meet in parking lot end of North Sherman avenue address is 6098 North Sherman avenue 		Start:
10 am		End:
11:45a		Leader:
tomh
Date:
Mar 21, 2022		Description:
Lake Kegonsa State Park 		Start:
1000		End:
1200		Leader:
Glenn G
Date:
Mar 14, 2022		Description:
Waubesa Wetlands Parking Lot: 4426 Stace Rd McFarland, WI 53558 		Start:
10:00am		End:
2:00pm		Leader:
Glenn G.



About mbbt Members
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Al worked 42 years for WDNR in the forestry program as a field forester, pathologist and administrator. Al enjoys painting and traveling to Florida in the winter. He is also a daily lap swimmer. Al is one of the two Founders of the Madison Bike and Bowl Team. Al P.
Alice E.
Becky is a retired vice-president of the Madison Area College. She serves on the Fitchburg City Council and is very active in her church. Becky B.
Bill reported on government and politics for United Press International. He's the founder of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, creator of the GRABAAWR bicycle ride along the Wisconsin River, and also directed the SAGBRAW bicycle event. He's now working on improving Wisconsin's recreational and transportation trail system. Bill H.
Bill is a retired lieutenant from the Madison Fire Department. He is now a part time instructor in the fire science program at the Madison Area College. Bill B.
Bill spent his adult life in public education: 24 1/2 years as a teacher; 2 years as a high school assistant-principal (misery for sure); 10 years as a high school principal; and, 4 years as a superintendent of schools. He has been married to his dear Ruby Kay for almost 40 years. Bill blabs incessantly about their two kids: Stephanie who lives and works in Houston; and, Mathieu (aka Bud) who lives and works in Milwaukee. Life is good! Bill D.
Bill retired as a scientist with the WDNR. Bill F.
Bill W.
Bob spent 36 years at DNR managing southern Wisconsin’s waters. He is currently working very part time for a consulting firm practicing his passion for fixing streams. Other pastimes include tending to his prairie and vegetable gardens and cheering on the Badger football and basketball teams. Things I don’t get are NASCAR, excessive tattoos and Guinness Book of World Record attempts. Bob H.
Bob M.
Bob P.
Bob retired in 2008 after 33 years as Civil and Environmental Engineer with WDNR working primarily in the field of wastewater treatment. He and wife, Nan, like to travel, attend UW football, basketball and hockey games as time permits. Bob is also active with Wisconsin Public Television, the neighborhood association, church, and retirement activities like the bike and bowl group, DNR golf league and card games with fellow retirees. Bob S.
Brian W.
Bruce O.
Bruce P.
Five years ago, I retired from a 39 year career in teaching. My hobbies are reading, writing, auditing classes at UW, road biking and spending time with my new grandson. Cheryl G.
Since the1980's I have owned eight bikes of various types, and actually raced a mountain bike in the WORBA series in the early 90’s (Have four bikes now). I have ridden many multi-day trips both loaded and with shuttled luggage in the United States, Europe, England, Scotlsnd and SE Asia and over 30,000 miles on one bike or another with a lot of it on the Badger Trail. Chic G.
Chuck retired from the WDNR as the Bureau Chief of the Endangered Resources program. Chuck P.
Craig W.
Dave retired from WDNR's enforcement program in 2008 after more than 28 years of faithful service! He also taught an evidence photography class to DNR investigators for fifteen years. Dave enjoys photography, golf and travel. Dave E.
Dave E.
David spent most of his career as an assistant legal counsel for DATCP. He was the attorney for the Wisconsin consumer protection program writing laws and rules for the marketplace and bringing enforcement actions against violators. David retired this past June (2015) and is devoting his time to biking, gardening, and pursuing other shared interests with his wife Rose. Dave G.
Dave K.
Darrel Z.
Daryl retired in 2017 after almost 31 years at the State Legislature's nonpartisan budget office. He enjoys road & trail biking and touring during warmer months and XC skiing in winter. Daryl graduated from UW-Madison and is a long-time Badger hockey fan, attending five Frozen Fours (2 UW championships, 2 runners-up). Daryl H.
Diane E.
Dick R.
Don retired as a Section Chief in the WDNR's Bureau of Forestry. He often travels to his cabin in northern Wisconsin. Don T.
Duane retired from the WDNR's Bureau of Forestry as the Chief of the Fire Protection section. He enjoys international travel, going south for the winter and growing heirloom tomatoes. See Duane in the spring for your tomato plant needs! Duane D.
Earl is one of the Founders of the Madison Bike and Bowl Team. He retired from WDNR's Bureau of Forestry in 1986, and died of esophageal cancer in 2006. Earl M.
Ed B.
Ed retired in 2013 after 30 years as the (UW) Badger Head Men's Track and Field Coach. Ed and wife Diane have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Enjoys music, gardening, kayaking, fishing and world travel. Ed N.
Eric retired from WDNR's Management and Budget office. Eric T.
Gaylord retired as Real Estate Officer of Dane County in March 2013 after 27 years of government service acquiring land for public buildings, parks, and trails. His interests include biking, birding, and reading. He continues to brokerage real estate on a referral basis only. Gaylord P.
Glenn G.
Gene retired from the WDNR's Waste and Materials Management Program in 2009 after 32 years of service, working both in the Madison Central office (starting at the Pyare Square Bldg) and at SCR's Fish Hatchery Rd office. During that time he worked as a plan review engineer, regional program manager and section chief. He also had the opportunity to work with EPA in Washington on a number of environmental initiatives. Gene M.
George retired as an engineer with the WDNR. He enjoys annual trips to the Boundary Waters and international biking trips. George M.
Greg retired from the WDNR's Bureau of Real Estate working out of the SCR HQ on Fish Hatchery Rd. He enjoys traveling and participating in mountain bike trips. Greg D.
Guy retired from WDNR's Bureau of Forestry as head of the Forest Tax Unit. Guy R.
Harry L.
Jarno recently retired from the health care industry. Jarno A.
Jeff B.
Jeff B.
Jerry retired in 1996 after 33 years as an engineer with WDNR. The Bureau of Engineering performed or coordinated all construction activities for the Department, statewide, including state parks, forests, recreation trails, fish hatcheries and office facilities. He has been married more than 50 years, and has four married children and seven grandchildren. Jerry D.
Jim B.
Jim H.
Jim M.
Joan M.
Jon retired from the WDNR's Central office. Jon H.
Kathy N.
Ken is a retired Civil Engineer and was the Director of Dane County Public Works for 26 years. The department was responsible for new building construction; solid waste program, lake levels and aquatic weed harvesting. He is married to Carol and they have two children and four grandchildren. He teaches canoe and kayak building classes. Ken has been going to the Quetico Provincial park for 47 years and has over seventy-five trips! Ken K.
Ken worked as a professor at UW-Madison from 1985-2018 when he retired. He was UW’s Forest Entomologist, and frequently collaborated with DNR, DATCP, and USFS personnel. Ken lives in the near west side of Madison with his wife, and has 2 daughters and 3 grandkids. He grew up in Wilmington, Delaware and was born in Irvington New Jersey. At various times he lived in Pullman WA, Philadelphia PA, and Asheville NC. Ken R.
Ken T.
Kevin B.
Lee retired from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. Lee passed away in 2018. Lee L.
Linda is a retired WDNR attorney, and is the widow of founding member Earl Meyer. She has been volunteering or working part-time at Agrace HospiceCare since July of 2007. Linda M.
Lynn S.
Matt G.
Mike H.
Mike is a retired attorney for the WDNR. He enjoys traveling around the US in his new motorhome. Mike L.
Paul retired from the DNR’s facility and lands program in 2000 (31+ years) to start a real estate appraisal business with his son. He enjoys travel (49 states and 30+ countries), annual escapes to the Florida Keys and annual Canadian canoe trips with his buddies. Paul. S.
Rick retired from WDNR's Forestry program in 2007 after having spent his career of 32 years mostly in the southern part of the state. Since retiring he started his own information management company serving non profits and recreational companies. He enjoys photography, woodworking, cooking, eating, martinis and international travel. Rick W.
Ron is retired from WDNR's Finance Section. Ron H.
Ron is retired from the WDNR. Ron C.
Steve is retired from the agricultural sector. Steve R.
Spencer B.
I am retired from the Mechanical Engineering Department at UW, where I was the director of the Solar Energy Laboratory. I currently am the owner of a small engineering software company, but that leaves time for biking, running, and dog walking. Sandy K.
Steve is retired from the agricultural sector. Sue B.
Tad is retired from the private sector. Tad D.
Ted retired from the WDNR Division of Forestry in 2007 after 33 years of service. He had a number of assignments in both fire and forest management. As an additional duty, for about 18 years he was the first line supervisor responsible for the maintenance of the Portage levee system. Ted passed away in 2018. Ted P.
Terry is retired from the insurance business. Terry J.
Terry is a lieutenant/paramedic with the City of Madison Fire Department and 49 year old lucky husband and father of two 9,10 year old children and so far Cancer stage 3 survivor of 3 rounds of chemo and 3 surgeries. Community volunteer : local, national and international. His favorite bike tour is Ride the Rockies. Other hobbies include: ice hockey, everything outdoors, and his children=family first. Terry R.
Tom is retired from the UW having supervised the dairy operation at Babcock Hall on the UW Madison campus. Several times a year Tom treats the group to a sampling of the latest ice cream flavors! He also enjoys woodworking and playing chess. Tom passed away in 2020. Tom B.
Tom retired from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development having kept the books for the Unemployment Fund for 34 years. His wife will not let him near the household checkbook! Tom G.
Tom retired from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as a computer Network Specialist Tom H.
Will grew up in and around Chicago, taught Spanish in Milwaukee, practiced law in Madison and was staff counsel to the WI Supreme Court twenty-two years, retiring 2014. He spent twelve years as part-time land manager for Dane County Parks dealing with new properties. He volunteers with DCP chainsaw and prescribed burn crews, Holy Wisdom Monastery prairie development and Habitat for Humanity deconstruction crew. Will M.






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