Past Events
Looking for a peaceful way to spend your Saturday morning in July? Join us for a scavenger hunt, Saturday, July 6 (rain date July 7), 2024, from 8:30 to 12:00 on the Military Ridge Trail.
Meet at the Waltz Park Shelter, 411 Brian Street, Mount Horeb, and pick up your scavenger hunt check list. Head east on the trail looking for items on the check list or just enjoy a walk on the trail.
When you are done, come back to the shelter and enjoy ice cream and the playground. Ice cream will be served until 12 noon but you are welcome to start the scavenger hunt any time after 8:30 and before 12.
All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Military Ridge Trail.
Meet at the Waltz Park Shelter, 411 Brian Street, Mount Horeb, and pick up your scavenger hunt check list. Head east on the trail looking for items on the check list or just enjoy a walk on the trail.
When you are done, come back to the shelter and enjoy ice cream and the playground. Ice cream will be served until 12 noon but you are welcome to start the scavenger hunt any time after 8:30 and before 12.
All ages are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Military Ridge Trail.
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Suicide Memorial Walk & Live Butterfly Release
Meet at the Ridgeway Train Caboose on July 2, 2023 at 11:30am for the Suicide Memorial Walk and Live Butterfly Release on bike trail. Click here to learn more!
Meet at the Ridgeway Train Caboose on July 2, 2023 at 11:30am for the Suicide Memorial Walk and Live Butterfly Release on bike trail. Click here to learn more!
Scavenger Hunt in Mt. Horeb
Take part in a scavenger hunt Saturday July 1, 2023 at 8:30am at Waltz Park in Mt. Horeb.
All ages welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more details!
Take part in a scavenger hunt Saturday July 1, 2023 at 8:30am at Waltz Park in Mt. Horeb.
All ages welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more details!
Nature Walk with Naturalist Meg Skinner and the Friends
Meet up with the Friends group on June 26, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Riley DNR Parking Lot for a walk and learn more about the trail and surrounding area.
Meet up with the Friends group on June 26, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Riley DNR Parking Lot for a walk and learn more about the trail and surrounding area.
Volunteer Opportunity: Horribly Hilly Hundreds
Help the Friends of Blue Mounds State Park and the Friends of Military Ridge Trail serve refreshments to bikers during the Horribly Hilly Hundreds on Saturday June 17, 2023. Sign up here.
Help the Friends of Blue Mounds State Park and the Friends of Military Ridge Trail serve refreshments to bikers during the Horribly Hilly Hundreds on Saturday June 17, 2023. Sign up here.
Bike Week - Week of June 5th
Stop by the Fitchburg Kiosk on June 7th, 2023 from 7am - 9am to grab some coffee and snacks and meet some of the people that help maintain the trail. We will be selling trail passes, if you still need one. Learn more here.
Free Fun Weekend June 3-4, 2023
Bike or roller blade the trail for free the first weekend of June. Learn more here.
In the News: Bill Kalscheur wins Hero Award (November 2022)
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Vice-President Randy Paske presented our long-time Treasurer and member, Bill Kalscheur with the Hero Award for outstanding contributions as a Friends group member. Congratulations Bill!
Stop by the Fitchburg Kiosk on June 7th, 2023 from 7am - 9am to grab some coffee and snacks and meet some of the people that help maintain the trail. We will be selling trail passes, if you still need one. Learn more here.
Free Fun Weekend June 3-4, 2023
Bike or roller blade the trail for free the first weekend of June. Learn more here.
In the News: Bill Kalscheur wins Hero Award (November 2022)
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Vice-President Randy Paske presented our long-time Treasurer and member, Bill Kalscheur with the Hero Award for outstanding contributions as a Friends group member. Congratulations Bill!
In the News: The Trail to Riley Tavern
https://www.channel3000.com/the-trail-to-riley-tavern/
https://www.channel3000.com/the-trail-to-riley-tavern/
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2022 Scavenger Hunt
Join us July 2, 2022 at 9am for a scavenger hunt at Waltz Park in Mt. Horeb. All ages welcome! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. See our flyer for more details! |
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2022 Free Fun Weekend
The first weekend in June is designated as a Free Fun Weekend when all State Park entrance fees are waived. Click here for details.
The first weekend in June is designated as a Free Fun Weekend when all State Park entrance fees are waived. Click here for details.
Photo by Friends of MRT
