Full Moon Hike (w/ Hot Cocoa) - Outdoor UW Special Event - OPEN TO ALL - No membership required

Explore the Lakeshore Nature Preserve's Picnic Point while sipping hot cocoa with Outdoor UW under the full moon!

Grab your friends and take an evening stroll through with our Outdoor UW hiking leaders and a group of new friends. On this stroll, you will learn about and experience new portions of campus that have explorable outdoor landscapes, some historical information about the area, and how you can get active outdoors this winter. All are welcome for this very beginner-friendly hike along the Nature Lakeshore Preserve. No werewolves allowed.

Meet-Up Location/Logistics:

The Outdoor UW Crew will be meeting participants at the Picnic Point entrance gate located at 2000 University Bay Drive, and ending the hike at Outdoor UW (800 Langdon St).

The entrance of Picnic Point is located at 2000 University Bay Drive next to the B-Cycle parking/bike racks, Lot 130 Parking, and Bus Stop # 2881 ‘University Bay & Picnic Point (EB)'. Madison Metro route #80 is free and will take you from Memorial Union to Picnic Point. More info can be found here: https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/visit/getting-here-and-parking/

* Youth under 18 need to be accompanied by a legal guardian at this event. 

***If you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation, please contact our manager, ouwmanager@union.wisc.edu

Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information

Participant Cancellation: When canceling at least 1 week before the event, a full refund will be possible (if the participant submits a refund request form). Within a week of the event, Outdoor UW staff reserves the right to give full, partial or no refund on a case by case basis.

Outdoor UW Cancellation:The event will be cancelled 24 hours in advance if inclement weather or poor lake conditions exist. In the event of a cancellation, full refunds will be issued. Refunds will not be issued if participants cancel within 24 hours of event.

Food and Equipment Information:

Some food may be provided for some these events (if indicated above), please let staff know before the event if you need us to make a reasonable food sensitivity or allergy accommodation for you.

Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant:

Equipment will be provided. Participants must dress accordingly and be prepared for variables seasonal weather conditions.