Hike and Brew - Outdoor UW Special Event - OPEN TO ALL - No membership required

Spend your evening hiking outdoors and at the Terrace. Enjoy the leisurely hike in Picnic Point with our fun, energetic staff who will guide you on all the knows of the land all the way back to Memorial Union. After the hike, hang out with your new hiking friends and enjoy a beverage (using a $10 gift card provided by Outdoor UW) on the terrace (or in the Rath if it is too chilly) and enjoy some live music! Those 21 and over can enjoy an alcoholic beverage, so please bring your ID! Those under 21 will have just as much fun and can enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage!

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 have any questions or concerns, or 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.