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We're doing a 3 mile easy hike at Indian Lake County Park. The route is mostly grass and is hilly at times. Everyone is welcome. So far 9 people have rsvp'd as 'Attending' in the discord server.

Date: Saturday 8/29/26

Time: 10:00am

If you plan to attend please drop a comment below so I have a rough head count of how many people to expect. If you're in the discord server, please use the event function to mark your interest (so don't drop a comment below, I already have your headcount).

We'll start out with some intros at 10am and then get moving.

Exact meetup location here at the trailhead sign: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ly143AZDbRTQuxEM6

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This is a reminder that we have a very active discord server to complement this subreddit with meetups occurring on a weekly basis. If you're hoping to get out and meet new people this is a great way to do it.

Right now (2/25/26) some upcoming group events include:

• Cocktails in the Conservancy
• Group Hike and lunch @ Brix Cider
• Trivia
• Crucible Leather and Lace
• Nerd Nite @ High Noon
• Bugonia watch party @ Marcus

With more are in the making. Other recent meetups included ice skating, book discussions (any books, not a book club), ladies hike @ Cross Plains Ice Age Trail Segment, Saturday crafting meetup, lunch on State Street, and board games.

So join the fun! Here's an inv

This one is not just for the ladies! If you’re a child-free person and enjoy relaxed social hikes, please join! 

Heads up that WI deer gun hunting season starts this Saturday but hunting is not allowed in Dane County Parks so we should be good. I will be reaching out to confirm.

Most of our hiking discussions happens on our discord server and so far about 10 of us have rsvp'd.

Meetup location: The trailhead at the Ice Age Trail in the northwest corner of the parking lot posted below. I think there’s a sign/map there.

Parking location: There is a parking lot here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/NhCGRNdbAyQ4e4HKA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NhCGRNdbAyQ4e4H

~Heads up! There’s a chance this hike will be rescheduled due to rain. Currently precipitation is predicted in the PM so we may get away with a morning hike. Please check back here Saturday morning to confirm.~

We are going big this week with a 6.5 mile hike! If you’re a child-free lady and enjoy hiking, please feel encouraged to join!

Quick tips for longer hike: Bring water, bring a snack like a granola bar, and dress in layers.

Meetup location: In front of the UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center. The visitor center does not open until 12:30 so I think only a porta-potty will be available for bathrooms, assuming that’s still there.

Parking location: There is a parking

Autumn hikes are finally upon us! If you’re a child-free lady and enjoy hiking, please feel encouraged to join!

Meetup location: The trailhead to the Woodland Trail located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PvgHXXF1tH9NbFk56

Parking location: This appears to be the closest car parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Agu3TB2yDDShv8rT7

**Do note that a Wisconsin State Park sticker is required to park at this park.**

Time: 11:00am - we'll do introductions first and then get going.

Route Distance: 3 miles at a moderate pace

Route type: Grass, dirt, paved? I’m less familiar with th

A few of us are hiking Indian Lake County Park this Sunday morning. If you’re a child-free lady who enjoys hiking, join us!

Meetup location: The south end of the parking lot where the southern trailheads start. I think there’s a sign there and I’ll wait next to it. I'm 5'4", yellow hip bag, curly long hair and glasses.

Time: 9:30am - we'll do introductions first and then get going. We’re starting a little earlier than normal to take advantage of the cooler morning temperature.

Parking: There is a parking lot located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/J3rL2bwS1j1fRmrWA

Route Distance: ~3.1 miles at a moderate pace

**Route type

Hey gals! It’s been a while. If you haven’t heard, there’s a group of child-free ladies that occasionally gets together for hikes around the Madison area. If you’re a child-free lady and enjoy social hikes please feel encouraged to join! 

We also have a dedicated channel in this subreddit’s discord where we sometimes throw together hikes more quickly, so you may want to join that too. So far about six of us are planning to attend this Sunday’s hike. 

Meetup location: The observatory tower at Lake Farm County Park

Time: 10:30am - we'll do introductions first and then get going

Parking: There is a parking lot next to the tower located here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jCVyb74C5an

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Long time no hike! It looks like we might have some warmer temps next weekend so I thought it’d be a good time to get out there.

Meetup location: The southwest side of the circle in front of the UW Arboretum Visitor Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i6jFqVUWVGpZfeyc9
Parking: There is a parking lot directly west of our meeting spot, right in front of the Visitor Center: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CsCeJEqxKai9YjQF9
Time: 1pm
Route Distance: 3 miles
Route type: Almost all dirt, some wood boardwalk. May be snowy or muddy.
Pace: Moderate
Optional ice breaker question: What’s something new you’ve tried this year or plan to try this year?

We’ll walk a 3 mile loop at the UW Arbore

The temps are a bit colder for the foreseeable future so I'm holding off on scheduling our next hike. If Sunday 2/23 looks reasonable I will try to schedule a hike then. I have a nice ~3 mile route at the Arboretum planned for us.

In the meantime, please consider joining our ladies-hike channel in the new r/MadisonWiChildree discord. Click here to join.

Channels are opt-in so in the #get-roles-here channel select the :BOOT: emoji to join ladies-hike.

I'll use this channel for hike announcements (as well as post on reddit) and it's totally open for any hikers who want to keep the trail conversation going, discuss hiking plans, or follow up on

Had a blast catching up with familiar faces and meeting new folks at Lake Farm County Park! Let's keep 'er moving at Cherokee Marsh this upcoming Sunday. Sunday is currently looking dry with a high of 40F and cloudy.

• Parking: There is a gravel parking lot within the conservation park located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ierHEF1mVxHowoz6  . To access it you keep going down N Sherman Ave, which turns into a gravel road. The lot is at the end of this gravel road.
• Meetup location: We’ll meet at the trail map sign adjacent to the parking lot mentioned above
• Route Distance: 3 miles 
• Route type: Dirt paths and metal boardw

Hey all, I had a great time hiking with many of you at Pheasant Branch! Would love to keep the conversation going and meet more of the great women on this sub.

We'll walk a 3 mile loop through Lake Farm County Park. There should be nice views of Lake Waubesa. Expect cold temps! Since 1/25 is a bit of a ways out we’ll have to keep an eye on the weather. If you plan to attend please check back for updates. I’ll do my best to keep people informed. I would not count on the restrooms being open at the campground in the park.

Meetup location: The shelter adjacent to the Lower Yahara River trail and the Lake Farm County Park campground (https://maps.app.goo.gl/EzDWXgVq7dNbnb2V7)
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I wanted to kick off with an inaugural first hike and also begin polling ladies for their hiking preferences so I can better plan and schedule future hikes.

First hike info:

We'll meet at Orchid Heights Park in Middleton and walk a 3 mile loop in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. It will be cold so please dress appropriately. I don't think the bathrooms will be open at Orchid Heights so plan on that not being available just in case. The route has rolling hills but no steep inclines.

Distance: 3.1 miles, mostly flat. The route includes paved, gravel, and grassy walkways and boardwalk.
Pace: Moderate

Meetup location: The shelter at Orchid Heights Park. There is a lot of par