• June 24, 2024, Rockdale Gravel Trail

  • May 13, 2024, Cherokee Nature Preserve - southern unit.

  • April 22, 2024, Donald Park, Dane County Parks

  • April 1, 2024 Gov Nelson State Park

  • March 18, 2024 Lake Kegonsa State Park

  • March 11, 2024 Halfway Prairie Wildlife Area

  • March 4, 2024 McCarthy Youth Conservation Park - Cottage Grove

  • February 26, 2024 Badfish Wildlife Area

  • February 19, 2024 Upper Yahara River

  • February 12, 2024 Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park

  • January 22, 2024 Cambridge

  • January 15, 2024 -7 degrees at start of hike!

  • January 8, 2024

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2023 Hikes



Jul 22, 2024
Start from 6840 Ramsey Road (Middleton Hills Park North) to hike to and around Pheasant Branch Conservancy. It's street parking. We'll probably finish between noon and 12:30. Nancy W is ordering pizza from Glass Nickel. Bring your own beverages. There is a small roof, a porta potty, and a water fountain there; it's minimal. 		Start:
10a		End:
12a		Leader:
Nancyw

Jul 15, 2024
Meet at Ice age trail junction 7701 McKee road. We have multiple options for hiking from there towards the golf course or towards Verona. Given the amount of rain we've been having a lot of things are kind of wet so I think this will be drier 		Start:
10 		End:
1155a		Leader:
Tomh

Jul 08, 2024
Lake kegonsa State Park starting from fish camp Park brand new boardwalk has been done for a couple of weeks now and open for a couple weeks. Let's start from the fish camp parking lot where the old net houses are. It's fairly well marked 		Start:
10a		End:
1215p		Leader:
Tomh

Jul 01, 2024
Black Hawk Unit. We haven't been here for awhile. Steep enough terrain mud shouldn't be a problem. We'll see how the mosquitos are. 7078 WI-78, Mazomanie, WI 53560 		Start:
10:0:30		End:
11:39		Leader:
GlennG

Jun 24, 2024
How about Rockdale gravel trail? Shouldn't be muddy, flatter easy to add miles if people are interested. Should not be flooded like many things 		Start:
10a		End:
1158a		Leader:
Tomh

Jun 17, 2024
IAT Cross plains trail extension. Start @ 1501 Bourbon road Cross plains wisconsin. It's across from the fire station on street parking there is an Ice age trail sign where the trail actually starts. 		Start:
10a		End:
1155a		Leader:
Tomh

Jun 10, 2024
Ice age trail valley view segment meet at and leave from parking lot corner of mound view and moraine ridge 		Start:
10a		End:
1215p		Leader:
Tomh

Jun 03, 2024
Last minute post for a hike as the weather looks ok this morning. We are meeting at the IAT 1st trailhead off Hwy DD, just south of Hwy D. 		Start:
10:00		End:
12:00		Leader:
Murray S

May 27, 2024
Hike from Lewis nine springs e-way parking lot just off Moreland road. Lots of hiking opportunities in the area as the Wednesday night hikers will recognize. Hopefully the rain event should be over. 		Start:
10a		End:
1155a		Leader:
Tomh

May 20, 2024
Ice age trail cross plane segment extension Bourbon road Cross plains, Wisconsin. 1541-1447 bourbon road kind of across the street from the Cross plains fire department 		Start:
10		End:
1130		Leader:
Tomh

May 13, 2024
Cherokee Nature Preserve - southern unit. 5002 School Rd, corner of School Rd and Wheeler Rd. A Pleasant walk in woods and fields on mowed paths. Should be fine even if a little damp.		Start:
10:00		End:
11:45		Leader:
Larry M

May 06, 2024
Ice age trail the table bluff segment .A great springtime hike. Looks like it'll be good weather into the bargain. 		Start:
10a		End:
11:25a		Leader:
Tomh

Apr 29, 2024
New Glarus Woods State Park - W5446 County Highway NN, New Glarus. Unbelievable! They say it's just like Switzerland. Hopefully enough mowed grassy trails to be relatively mudless. Be prepared to yodel 		Start:
10:00 		End:
11:27:41		Leader:
Glenn G

Apr 22, 2024
It's the one you've all been waiting for - the Monday EARTH DAY hike. This week we'll be exploring the spectacular 775 acre Donald County Park. Parking at 1945 Wisconsin Hwy 92. Be ready for intriguing rock outcroppings, scenic vistas, and bubbling springs. This one won't disappoint 		Start:
10:02:41		End:
11:40:36		Leader:
Glenn G

Apr 15, 2024
A spring favorite - Ice Age Trail - Montrose Segment. Parking at intersection of Frenchtown and Piller Roads. An official tax day outing sure to delight hikers of all ages. 		Start:
10:04:31		End:
11:37:14		Leader:
Glenn G

Apr 08, 2024
While the viewing conditions for the are still questionable, the weather for a hike is pretty good. Let's try the arboretum haven't been there in a bit early spring but things might be coming up meeting at the mckay center hike on grassy paths, to lost city and probably skunk cabbage Pond 		Start:
10a		End:
1145a		Leader:
Tomh

Apr 01, 2024
In honor of our reknown former governor we'll be hiking in his state park. Meet at the main parking lot Gov Nelson State Park by the entry building. We might even try to garner some Holy Wisdom on the way. NOTE: WEATHER IS DUBIOUS. CHECK BACK MONDAY AM. I WILL POST DEFINITIVELY IF HIKE IS ON OR OFF BY 9		Start:
10:04:36		End:
11:38:25		Leader:
Glenn G

Mar 18, 2024
Lake kegonsa State Park including the new short partial section of the lower Yahara River trail that was built and is currently open. Meet the main parking lot near the entrance ranger station . 		Start:
10		End:
1150a		Leader:
Tomh

Mar 11, 2024
Lace up your boots and hoist up your britches for a spring classic that's sure to delight young and old alike. We'll be hiking the Halfway Prairie Wildlfie Area across from Indian Lake County Park. Spectacular vistas of woods and corn fields abound while you find harmony with nature. Meet at the Halfway Prairie parking lot by the old stone house. BE PREPARED FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE HIKING EXPERIENCE. 		Start:
10:04:46		End:
11:31:17		Leader:
Glenn G

Mar 04, 2024
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. Hiking McCarthy Youth Conservation Park -- 4841 Co Hwy TT - Cottage Grove. A spring favorite with spectacular nondescript views of dry grass. 		Start:
10:03		End:
11:37:16		Leader:
Glenn G

Feb 26, 2024
Return to BADfish Wildlife Area. Back by popular demand. Park in lot on Danks Rd. 381 Danks Rd., Stoghton will get you very close. Hiked it Friday. Guaranteed no mud. 		Start:
10;02		End:
11:37		Leader:
GlennG

Feb 19, 2024
The board of directors has recommended a paved trail to avoid " crazy muddliness" Upper Yahara River trail start from in DeForest, Wisconsin trail parking lot on corner of Windsor Rd and Bellflower drive. It's a little bit further to drive fr West side, bonus, no mud 		Start:
10a		End:
1205p		Leader:
Tomh

Feb 12, 2024
Cherokee Marsh conservation Park North. Start from the parking lot at the absolute end of Sherman avenue. 6098 N Sherman ave 		Start:
10a		End:
1155a		Leader:
Tomh

Feb 05, 2024
Viking Park Stoughton. Lower Yahara River Trail. Meet parking lot corner of B and N directly across from county highway garage. Trail is wet but predominantly packed gravel.trail was pretty firm on Sunday morning so assume Monday morning won't be significantly different . 		Start:
10a		End:
1145a		Leader:
Tomh

Jan 29, 2024
Ice age junction trail parking lot 7701 McKee road. We can walk towards Verona or towards UW Ridge TBD maybe the sun will put it in appearance		Start:
10a		End:
1205p		Leader:
Tomh

Jan 22, 2024
Cambridge to Rockdale along the creek. Meet at camrock walking parking lot on West water Street akapq just across the river. Walking snowshoeing skiing or fat bike. Any one of those modes will work. Just dandy trees. Have a lot of snow in them yet. It's really quite lovely. It's a beautiful Wisconsin winter scene with good protection from any wind that might happen 		Start:
10a		End:
1205p		Leader:
Tomh

Jan 15, 2024
Badger State trail from Purcell road towards Paoli. Purcell road badger State trail/Ice age trail/ Southwest commuter trail. Purcell and sayles trail. Cold day hike. Maybe wind protection, snow shoes, skis or whatever trail is packed from snowmobiles. 		Start:
10		End:
1145		Leader:
Tomh

Jan 08, 2024
Let's do Hook Lake Wildlife Area again. We'll use the trailhead near corner of Schneider and Hawkinson. Put in 2073 Hawkinson in Oregon to get close. Parking lot small. Some may need to park on Hawkiinson 		Start:
10:03		End:
11:39		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.
Brenda K.
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 B.
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.
style="font-size:18px;">After a 40 year career in pharmaceutical development, Larry retired in 2019. He now spends his time biking, hiking and golfing in the summer, and downhill skiing in the winter. His fitness goal is simply to stay above ground. Larry also spends time volunteering for local conservation projects and building wooden canoes and kayaks. Larry and his wife Jackie enjoy traveling and biking rail trails all around the country. Larry M.
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.
Mary R.
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.
Sandy has been riding and hiking with mmbt since 2023 after (mostly) retiring from a career as a public school administrator and school psychologist. She enjoys travel, friends, family and especially those two grandkids! Sandy E.
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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