Northwoods Land Trust to host ‘Hike the Heights’ Sept. 30

The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) has announced it will host “Hike the Heights” at Minocqua Winter Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept 30.

The event is open to all, according to an NWLT press release.

“During the event, guests will hike a 5 km/3 mile loop that visits the two highest points at the popular winter recreation facility,” the release states. “This trail is located within the 3,195-acre conservation easement currently held with Northwoods Land Trust, on land owned and managed by the Minocqua Winter Park Foundation. 

“At this time of year, bugs should be at a minimum and fall colors should be nearing their maximum!” the release states. “The scenic overlook on Squirrel Hill provides a great panoramic view, which is fairly uncommon in the heavily forested, fairly flat part of northern Wisconsin.  Participants should be able to see parts of the Yukon and Squirrel River along with wetland and forest habitat types from various vantage points along the trail. This 5 km/3 mi hike is rated as strenuous due to the vertical relief encountered.”

Although the event is free to attend, registration is required by visiting www.northwoodslandtrust.org and clicking on “News & Events” to sign up, or by emailing Troy Walters at [email protected]. Further trip details will be provided upon registration. 

The Northwoods Land Trust is proud to host this event during the Wisconsin Land Trust Days event series organized by Gathering Waters: Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, the release states.

Wisconsin Land Trust Days is an annual celebration of land trusts featuring family-friendly events that take place every year in July, August, and September. Guests learn about the benefits and importance of protecting natural places in their communities. A full list of Wisconsin Land Trust Days events is available at www.HaveFunOutside.org.

“Wisconsin Land Trust Days gives us the opportunity to invite people to Minocqua Winter Park to explore an amazing trail system among this 3,195-acre conservation easement, one of the largest land trust-held conservation easements in the state,” said Walters, Outreach & Monitoring Coordinator of Northwoods Land Trust. “We’re happy to be part of the land trust community, which helps protect and preserve Wisconsin’s special natural places.” 

Northwoods Land Trust permanently conserves natural shorelands, woodlands and other natural resources to benefit present and future generations in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence, Iron, Price and Langlade counties. Visit    https://northwoodslandtrust.org/ to learn more about land conservation services available to private landowners.

Minocqua Winter Park is the largest land-trust held conservation easement in the state of Wisconsin. It serves a community of outdoor enthusiasts through its trails, programming, and events. As a non-profit organization, it promotes a wellness lifestyle, personal growth, passion for cross country skiing and other outdoor sports, and the operation of a venue that enriches the Lakeland Community by providing diverse experiences of unparalleled quality.  

Check out https://www.minocquawinterpark.org/ for more general information and exciting changes coming to Minocqua Winter Park.