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Winter Hike into the Cedarburg Bog
February 5, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Winter presents the ideal opportunity to explore the interior of the Cedarburg Bog. Please join the UWM Field Station and the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog for our annual Winter Hike into the heart of this unique and beautiful ecosystem. Jim Reinartz, president of the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog will lead the way.
This is a 4-mile hike, and weather or snow and ice conditions can make this hike challenging. In the past we have hiked in bitter cold, on a warm day with wet slush over the ice, in deep snow, with no snow at all on very slick ice, and when we were lucky, with a little snow over solid ice. If ice conditions in the Bog are not safe, we will hike in the uplands instead. This website will be updated several days prior to the hike with snow and ice conditions.
The hike will be followed by a bonfire and hot cocoa and cider at the UWM Field Station. Please bring your own mug and we will provide the beverages.
Please – no dogs!
Hike Conditions – Feb. 1, 2023
Conditions for our hike in the Cedarburg Bog on Sunday should be just about perfect. The ice is safe, and the snow cover will eliminate walking on slick ice. Dress for the weather and, as always, stay on the trodden trail. Safety glasses or sunglasses are always recommended for walking in the Bog.