Leaf Stomp 2025 Kettle Moraine Hike/Camping

This event is open to everyone. (If you don’t want to/or missed signing up for the Leaf Stomp you can still come and camp with us. There are some great trails to go explore on your own) After a successful inaugural Leaf Stomp fundraiser, the Friends of the Kettle Moraine will hold its second annual Leaf Stomp on Saturday, October 11. The Friends will use the money raised to support the Ice Age Visitor Center Complex enhancements starting with a long overdue vegetation rehabilitation project. The event will involve folks paying to hike one of four different length segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that runs through the Northern Kettle Moraine Unit. The participants can choose to hike 22-miles, 15-miles, 10-miles, or 5-miles. This is not a “timed” competition. Hikers will be bussed to their starting points and then hike back to the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area. There will be rest stops with refreshments/snacks spaced along the trail and crossing guards at each road crossing. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, a certificate of participation, and a completion medal. We are limiting the event to the first 700 people. The event will happen rain or shine.

The 22-mile and 15-mile routes are suggested for those over 16 years old. An adult must accompany minors younger than 16 years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed at the Leaf Stomp.

• 6:00-6:45 registration for 22-mile and 15-mile
• 7:00 buses leave for 22-mile and 15-mile starting spots
• 7:00-8:15 registration for 10-mile
• 8:30 buses leave for 10-mile starting spot
• 8:15-9:15 registration for 5-mile
• 9:30 buses leave 5-mile starting spot

For more information and to register go to www.raceroster.com/events/2025/104278/leaf-stomp-2025

Tickets are on sale now with early bird prices. 5 and 10 miles - $40.00, 15 and 22 miles $45.00

You must register yourself to participate in this event. I am only setting up a place to camp the night before and after since it’s such an early start time and you will want to relax afterwards. We have a group under Midwest Adventurers for when you sign up. 

I have gotten a group site at the Greenbush Group Campground, which is 30 minutes from Mauthe Lake Campground the start of the event.

If you don’t want to join in the hiking activity and you just want to come camp and hang out at the campground, you are more than welcome to do that also.

Directions -
Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit, Greenbush Group Camp
N5854 Kettle Moraine Drive Glenbeulah, WI 53023

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

Friday
We will be at group site #G4. Arrive any time after 3pm. Have dinner, get your tent set up and relax before the big day. There is always the option of going in town for a Friday night fish fry.

Saturday
Have a early breakfast and then depending on your start time head to Mauthe Lake to register and start the hike.

Sunday
Sleep in! lol Have a relaxing breakfast, pack up your camping gear, go explore the park or head home after you awesome accomplishment.

Fees
Your $15.00 meetup fee covers $10 in 2 nights of camping costs, $3 in Meetup fees and $2 in firewood. The fee DOES NOT cover personal equipment or food or your registration for the event. You will need a WI state pass to enter the park. Payment is due 48 hours after signing up. Full refunds will be honored if notified by October 1st. Please send your fee by Venmo @Sherri-Lockwood or by Zelle at 414-759-6317.