Ice Age Trail Alliance - Waushara County Chapter

07/09/2026

The July group hike, led by Chapter members, is scheduled for the Chaffee Creek Segment on July 12th at 1 pm.
The adventure will start at the northern terminus on Czech Ave at 7th Ct.
The meeting location is at the parking lot at this intersection.
This is an approx 2.5 mile one way segment. There will be a shuttle service for anyone who wants to drop their vehicle off at the end of the segment on 6th Ave.
The hike will be an out and back for anyone who wants to extend their adventure for a refreshing 5+ mile stretch of the legs.
If you have any questions contact Carl at 920 240 5213.
See you all there.

07/08/2026

Please join us for a this Sunday July 12, 2026, 1:00 PM on the Chaffee Creek Segment. https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/2026-group-hike-series-waushara-county-chapter-chaffee-creek-segment/

06/07/2026

#2 of the Waushara Chapter's summer hikes was a great success today with Barb Hosen leading the group at Bohn Lake.
Barb and 9 fellow trekkers took part in the hike; 3 hiking the loop trail and 6 completing a thru hike from Cty B to 9th Ave.
Join the Chapter on July 12th for the Chaffee Creek Segment Hike. More about the hike's logistics coming soon.

06/07/2026

The Outdoor Skills Day was gifted with great people and fantatstic weather.
Thank you to Wautoma Scout Troop 650, Xanthe from Wautoma Public Library and Jennifer from Waushara Public Health Dept "Walk The Wash" for assisting the Waushara Ice Age Alliance Chapter in presenting all the skill topics.
The Scouts did a fantastic job presenting their subjects as did Diane Lueck with compass/orienteering and Lyle Buettner covering backpacking.
Everyone enjoyed the fruits of the cobbler cooking segment with either apple or chocolate cherry.
It was a great start to the summer outdoor adventure season.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

All of the presentations will be done in the area of the Mecan Springs Segment northern terminus parking lot on Buttercup Dr. starting at 9AM. Be sure to bring along a rain coat just in case Mother Nature gives us some much needed rain.
This will be a great day to learn some new skills, share trail stories and enjoy a great Waushara County segment of the Ice Age Trail.
SEE YOU ALL THERE !!

05/27/2026

Celebrate our with a this Sunday June 7, 2026 1PM on the Bohn Lake Segment. https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/2026-group-hike-series-waushara-county-chapter-bohn-lake-segment/

05/21/2026

Celebrate National Trails Day® with an Outdoor Skills Day event! 🥾🌲

Join us on June 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the Mecan River Segment (Hancock, Wis.) for a FREE morning of outdoor skills learning with the Wautoma Boy Scout Troop 650, followed by a guided hike.

Learn wilderness first aid, orienteering, backpacking, campfire cooking, animal tracking, and more! Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the outdoors, this event is for you.

No registration required!

For full event details, visit: https://www.iceagetrail.org/event/national-trails-day-waushara-county-chapter/
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Outdoor Skills Day At the Dispersed Camping Area (DCA), about 1/2 mi. South of Buttercup Dr Parking Lot, the Wautoma Boy Scout Troop 650 is assisting in the training. Some […]

05/18/2026

The Ice Age Trail Waushara Chapter was invited to participate in the Central Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Central Sands Celebration Work Day on May 16th. The habitat work day was on the Mecan River east of 9th Ave adjacent to the Mecan River IAT segment. Excellent weather and a large TU volunteer turnout allowed the habitat improvement goals to be met and exceeded. Carl Mesman was able to meet with TU Chapter leaders, TU members, WDNR Fisheries Mgt staff and other invited environment organization members. Carl informed the group that three of the county segments provide direct access to Premier trout streams and many of the fishers will likely take advantage of this access. Great event that expanded the awareness of the IAT.

05/18/2026

The Waushara Chapter had a display at the Waushara Nature Fair on Sunday. Carl & Julie Mesman were on hand to answer questions and hand out information about the IATA and the county's trail segments. The ability to shuttle hikers by Trail Angels to allow one way segment hikes was one of the most welcomed bits of Information. Chapter events and hiking opportunity information was also handed out to the well attended event attendees.