Sunset Hike at Picnic Point – Sep 29

Picnic Point and Lake Mendota are pictured in an aerial view of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus during an autumn sunset on Oct. 5, 2011. On the horizon is the downtown Madison skyline, right of center, and central UW-Madison campus, at far right. The photograph was made from a helicopter looking southeast. (Photo by Jeff Miller/UW-Madison)

What: Hike with club members out to the point and along the Lakeshore. For those who can stay while the sky darkens, we will have a fire at Fire Circle 2.
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: Park at Lot 130, 2003 University Bay Dr
Who: All are welcome!

Meet at the stone wall entrance to the Picnic Point trail. The sun sets at around 6:45 pm so please bring a headlamp. We will do an hour hike and then gather around Fire Circle 2 for those who can stay! Feel free to bring some treats to share around the fire. It will be gorgeous!

Note: Firewood is provided at the Preserve. Dogs are allowed on leash. Carry in, carry out.

Trail Map and location of Fire Circles