Name: New Year's Weekend Indoor Group Camp - Point Beach State Forest
Start: 2026-01-01T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Point Beach State Park

This event is open to all skill levels. Join us for a weekend of cold weather backpacking doing the Delafield/Lapham Peak Segments of the Ice Age Trail. If you have never backpacked in cooler temperaturs, this would be a great first outing. The Delafield Segment is 3.2 miles and takes you through downtown Delafield and along part of the Lake County Recreation Trail. The Lapham Peak Segment is a total of 6.1 miles and highlights the Kettle Moraine State Forest through winding woods and prairies sites. There is a 45-foot observation tower offering 360-degree views of Hartland, Holy Hill, the Kettle Moraine ridges to the north, to the east is downtown Milwaukee. To the South and southwest are Dousman and the southern Kettle Moraine, to the West is Oconomowoc.

This will not be a “rushed” hike, it will be a hike your own hike, stop for breaks when needed, stop for pictures, enjoy your time in nature hike, and maybe a stop for a coffee or hot chocolate in downtown Delafield if we pass a coffeeshop along the way. 😊 The mileage for the weekend will be approximately 9.5 miles broken down between Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday if anyone would like we can do some more hiking inside Lapham Peak State Park, there are lots of trails within the park.

Saturday we will be starting at the Delafield Segment, continuing on to the Lapham Peak Segment where we will be staying the night at a backpacking shelter. The shelter includes a covered shelter, picnic table, pit toilet and fire ring. There is also plenty of room for tents outside the shelter or bring a hammock to sleep in. Then on Sunday we will finish the Lapham Peak Segment and then do some other hikes if the group would like. Sunday morning after you pack up your tent, you can walk down to your vehicle if it’s parked at Lapham and drop off your gear and just hike the rest of the time with just a daypack, water and snacks.

**Directions**
Parking will be at the Kettle Moraine State Forest Lapham Peak Unit Evergreen Parking area right by the new Lapham Lodge they just built. W329 N846 County Rd C, Delafield, WI 53018 Coordinates: 43.04055,-88.40344
We will leave the majority of the cars here and then ride over to the start of the hike in a couple of other vehicles. We will park the other vehicles at the Nagawaukee Park and Ride 2707 Golf Road Delafield, WI 53188, and start our Delafield segment from there on to Lapham.

**Weather**
This is a early winter trip, please check the weather forecast prior to packing and come prepared for cold temperatures. November temperatures range from a high of 52 to 65 and low from 29 to 40 in the evening.

**Saturday**
Please arrive at 8:45am or earlier (if the extra time is needed) at the Evergreen Parking area inside Lapham Peak State Park then get your gear all set, bathroom stop and get ready to go so we can leave to the Nagawaukee Park and Ride at 9am sharp. We will start the Delafield Segment from there. We will stop and have lunch on the trail or snack along the way. Once we get to the backpack site, we will set up our tents and get some wood for the fire. In the evening we will have dinner and relax by the crackling fire. Lapham Peak has other trails in the area of the shelter that can also be done if others would like to do so, and the observation tower very close by, which is a must to see. A sunset view from the tower would be awesome!

**Sunday**
Have breakfast, pack up and head out to finish the segment and more trails if we want.

**Fees**
There is no cost for this event. You are responsible for providing your own personal equipment, food and drink. Please bring a bear container or some way to hang your food out of reach of big and little critters.

Midwest Adventurers

Sherri

Danielle 

MOLLIE KLOTH

Jennifer G.

David S

tigerbalm384

Beginner Winter Backpacking Weekend 

Kettle Moraine State Forest- Lapham Peak Unit

Have you ever wanted to put your creative juices to work on a pottery wheel? If so, come join us on Saturday, November 29 at 4:00 pm at the Potter’s Shop in Waukesha! They have pieces there that you can choose from and an instructor will be there to help you create your masterpiece! The shop will fire and glaze it so you can pick it up a week or two later.

This event is limited to 10 people and the cost is $45 per person. Sign up will close on Saturday, Nov 15th. Payment needs to be received within 48 hours of your RSVP or you will be moved off the attending list.

For those that would like to join, we will go to a restaurant close by for dinner afterwards.

Scott

Maureen K

Heidi E.

Katlin C

Create Your Own Pottery

The Potter's Shop

After the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, come relax and have some winter fun in the Point Beach State Forest!

This event is open to everyone. Come enjoy 3,000 acres of land and 6 miles of sandy beach along Lake Michigan at Point Beach State Forest. Point Beach boasts miles of hiking/biking/skiing/snowshoeing trails, and a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail also extends through the state forest. In winter, a trail connects the state forest with the county snowmobile trail system and the city of Two Rivers.

**Weather**
This is a winter trip, please check the weather forecast and come prepared for various temperatures.

**Cabin**
We will be staying in the rustic Ketchbaw cabin. This cabin sleeps 14 people. A wood walkway leads to the dunes and Lake Michigan. The cabin is furnished with a countertop, tables, bunks, and benches. There is no electricity. Campers need to bring sleeping bags and lanterns or flashlights for light. All cooking is done outside on the outdoor grill. There is a wood-burning stove for heat. Vault toilets, a picnic shelter, picnic tables and an outdoor campfire ring are all located at the cabin. Bring a camp chair. We will all be sleeping in one big room, so if you are sensitive to noises you may wish to bring earplugs.

**Thursday**
Arrive at the cabin any time after 3 PM. Get settled in the cabin, make or go out for dinner, relax by the fire, or take a stroll along the beach.

**Friday/Saturday**
Hike, fat tire bike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski in the Point Beach State Forest area and/or hike on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. You can view the Rawley Point Lighthouse, which has been operated and maintained by the US Coast Guard since 1853. You can head into town and check out Two Rivers/Manitowoc. You can kick up your feet and read a book. If you're brave, you can even take a dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan! We can coordinate as a group and plan some fun activities together.

**Sunday**
Sleep in, have breakfast, and clean/pack up. Check out of the cabin by noon.

**Fees**
Your $27 fee = $22 for 3 nights of camping costs, $2 for Meetup fees, and $3 for firewood. The fee does not cover personal equipment, food, or any extra activities. You will need a Wisconsin State Park pass to enter Point Beach State Forest. Please send your payment through Venmo @J-Kisely or Zelle (message me for info). Payment is due within 48 hours of signing up. Refunds will be issued if notified by Friday, December 12th, 2025.

**Getting** **to** **the** **Cabin**
Point Beach State Forest
9400 County Highway O, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, 54241
Driving Directions: [https://maps.google.com?daddr=44.2113,-87.5102](https://maps.google.com/?daddr=44.2113,-87.5102)

About a mile south of the state forest entrance there is a brown sign with white letters that says, “Indoor Group Camp” on the west side of the road. Follow a long gravel road heading east to the cabin. Ketchbaw cabin is the first cabin on the left.

**Safety Reminder and Release of Liability**
As an attendee of this event, you understand that there are inherent risks and potential dangers involved with outdoor activities, especially when weather is adverse or unpredictable, or when unforeseen events or conditions create a hazardous condition. You are voluntarily participating in this event and its associated travel and lodging. You are responsible for your own personal safety and the safety of your guests. By participating in this event, you release the organizers, leaders, and Midwest Adventurers group of any and all liability related to injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by your participation in this event.

Julie

Rachel V

Eric

Debby

Megan

Bryan 

New Year's Weekend Indoor Group Camp - Point Beach State Forest

Point Beach State Park

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