Sole Seekers Cross Plains Hike – Dane County Chapter
Join a group hike on the Ice Age Trail in Cross Plains to earn Mammoth Hike Challenge miles and enjoy fall colors.
Welcome to another hike hosted by the Sole Seekers hiking group, as we kick off our Ice Age Trail Mammoth Hike Challenge! This event will add 4.8 miles toward your 46-mile goal for the Mammoth Hike Challenge , plus 5 bonus miles for attending a challenge event, and an additional 5 bonus miles for visiting the Ice Age Trail Community of Cross Plains. Our group was formed in 2025 with the desire to bring people together to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the special trail that we have within our state. Our goal is to host group hikes along all the Dane County Ice Age Trail segments. Those that complete the segments with us will receive a special “Sole Seekers” sticker, in addition to being eligible for the “ Dane Drifter ” Ice Age Trail patch. This hike will continue along the Cross Plains segment, passing through the John I. and Ida Hillebrand Glacial Valley Conservancy. We will be able to see some fall colors from atop the bluffs over the village of Cross Plains. We will also hike into the Alliance owned Mammoth Back Preserve with its ridge of unglaciated bedrock hills. We will have a social gathering in Zander Community Park near Black Earth Creek after the hike for anyone interested. Join us for apple cider donuts and apple cider from Appleberry Farms in Cross Plains. The Hike : Cross Plains Segment #2, out-and-back, 4.8 miles total. When : Sunday, 10/11, 9am Where : Zander Park in Cross Plains, meet at the public parking area near 1724 Main St . What to wear/what to bring : Layers for variable temperatures and weather conditions. Day pack with water, snacks, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. Registration: No registration required, simply show up ready to enjoy the hike!
