Winter is here --
Early Winter events at the Pike Lake Unit:January 1st: First Day Hike (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
-- Meet at amphitheater
January 18th: Learn to Fish--Ice Fishing (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
-- Meet at the North Shelter
January 18th: REI Snowshoe History Hike (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
-- Meet at the beach
February 8th: Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
-- Beach parking lot & North Shelter
The Pike Lake Unit offers great fall and winter hiking trails, including a section of the Ice Age Trail. The upper loop (not part of the Ice Age Trail) is groomed for both traditional and skating cross country skiing, when snow allows.
With holidays coming up, the DNR office at Pike Lake has great gift opportunities:
- Get those you care about a State Parks and Forests entry sticker (available Dec. 1)
- Get Pike Lake-themed gear (see photos below)
- Get informational and other materials to encourage healthy outdoor activities (see below)
Would you like to support the Friends of Pike Lake's many programs, services and activities?
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Please see our current fundraising emphasis below.
Please consider a gift to our current fundraising project. Click the "support" button at the top of the page for donation deails, or Click here to donate to Friends of Pike Lake
Corky Neu Memorial Bicycle Trail
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit
Corky was born with a serving heart. He worked as Camp Host at Pike Lake and volunteered many hours to ensure forest visitors had a quality visit.
The
Neu family would like to use the Corky Neu Memorial to fund the
construction of a 1 mile bicycle trail that would run from the
campground to the beach. Many families who camp have requested a trail that would provide safe access to the beach. The trail could also be used for hikers.
The trail will be constructed with 2 inches of crushed limestone on a four inch aggregate base, 1 mile in length. Total cost of the project of $35,000 based on a path ten feet wide.
