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Underdown snowshoe adventure set for Feb. 1

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The Northwoods Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will host a guided snowshoe hike in the Underdown area of the Lincoln County Forest on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Participants should plan to meet at the Underdown Recreation Area parking lot on Copper Lake Rd.
Organizers invite everyone to “Come and enjoy the wonderful landscape created by the Great Wisconsin Glacier about 10,000 years ago. A UW geology and geophysics professor described the Underdown as a ‘world class hummocky feature’ of glacial topography. In simpler terms, the area has swamps, lakes, bogs, and hills abundantly.”
The trail is well marked and packed, and hikers can choose between distances of one to four hours depending on their ability, experience, and endurance. The trail is “moderately difficult.” Attendees should plan to bring their own snowshoes, drink, and weather appropriate clothing. If there isn’t enough snow for snowshoes, the event will become a hike instead. In that case, attendees may want to bring cleats, organizers said.
“Hot cider, hot chocolate, cookies, and a blazing fire will await hikers after their adventure. There is no charge for this event, however, any donations to the chapter will be gratefully accepted.”
For more information, contact Ruby Jaecks at 715.551.1118 or brjaecks@outlook.com.
Directions to reach the Underdown Recreation Area parking lot
From Merrill: Take Hwy. 51 to K north of Merrill, K right to H, H right to Copper Lake Rd., right on Copper Lake Rd. to Underdown parking lot.
From Tomahawk: Take Hwy. 51 South to Cty. Rd. J at Irma, left on J to H, right on H to Copper Lake Rd., left on Copper Lake Rd. to Underdown parking lot.
From Rhinelander: Take Hwy. 17 South to Hwy. J at Bloomville, go right on J to Copper Lake Rd., turn left on Copper Lake Rd. to Underdown parking lot.
Follow the Ice Age Trail signs.

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