Slinger Trails & Cheers

Slinger Trails and Cheers is a fun-filled community event that invites hikers of all levels to explore the beautiful Slinger and Cedar Lakes Segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. After your trek, come celebrate featuring delicious food, drinks and great company. It is a perfect way to enjoy the trails, meet new friends and share stories from the hike.

This event is a Trail Community celebration being co-hosted by the Washington/Ozaukee Chapter of the Ice Age Trail and the Slinger Parks and Rec Department.

Hike shuttles will be provided between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM starting at Slinger Community Park. Get dropped off at one of 3 locations and hike back to Community Park.

• Dropoff C = hike 1 mile on the Slinger Segment (Cedar Creek Rd)
• Dropoff B = hike 3.25 miles on the Cedar Lakes and Slinger Segments (Polk Kames parking lot)
• Dropoff A = hike 4 miles on the Cedar Lakes and Slinger Segments (CTH NN). This hike features a mile of new trail constructed just a week earlier.

After your hike, hang out at Slinger Community Park to enjoy food, beverages and entertainment from 4-7 PM.

If you signed up for the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Challenge, you will earn hiking miles, check off one of your Trail Communities and earn 5 bonus miles for attending a Challenge event.

LOCATION: Meet at Slinger Community Park, 128 Kettle Moraine Dr N, Slinger, WI 53086.  Watch for yellow “Ice Age Trail Event” signs.

WHAT TO BRING: Wear comfortable hiking boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring water and insect repellant.