Sun. AM Hike at Willow River State Park - Hudson, WI + Smilin’ Moose Bar&Grill
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Let’s get out to enjoy the Spring weather with a 7-8 mile hike at Willow River State Park! Following the hike, (optional) join us for lunch/refreshments at Smilin’ Moose Lodge Bar & Grill, 601 2nd St, Hudson, WI 54016
https://www.smilinmoosebar.com/food
The trail will take us through lake scenery, wetlands, prairie, oak and pine forests, panoramic river scenery and a few very steep hills. The centerpiece of the park is Willow Falls, a powerful cascade in a 200 foot deep gorge.
Expect to hike about 7-8 miles at a medium pace (~19-20 minute mile) over 3 - 3 ½ hours. Time and pace will vary based on trail conditions. We will pause a few times to take in the natural surroundings and hydrate/snack. Be prepared for potential Spring trail conditions that include bare earth, sand, rock, turf, mud, standing water, snow, packed snow and ice with some hills and low/wetland areas. Poles can be helpful for navigating these trail conditions.
FACILITIES: There are pit toilets at the trailhead and at least one additional one along the trail.
Water: Please bring water from home as the drinking water station at the trailhead may be closed for the season.
Parking: A Wisconsin State Park pass is required to enter this park. A single day WI state park pass is $16. A 12-month vehicle admission pass is $50. Passes can be purchased online in advance or as you enter the park. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission
Sorry, no dogs, +1s or children allowed on this hike. Only Twin Cities Hiking Meetup members who agree to these expectations and the Meetup Community Guidelines will be welcome on the hike.
IMPORTANT: Please honor your RSVP and if your plans change update your status to Not Going as soon as you know, even if you are on the Waitlist.
HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK: By signing up for this event, you agree to assume personal responsibility for all risks associated with this event, and release the organizers, event hosts, and other members of the venue, from any liability.
Furthermore, all participants are expected to adhere to the guidelines agreed to when signing up for Meetup which can be reviewed at: Meetup.com > Policies and Community Guidelines > Community Guidelines (https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup)
We will meet at the Beach Parking lot. After passing the ranger station/Park Office, follow the park road all the way to the beach on the right(just past the Nature Center).
I look forward to seeing you there!