Name: Hiking at Minooka Park, Waukesha
Start: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T12:00:00-06:00

Minooka Park is part of the Waukesha County Park System and is a hiking gem. Located at 1927 E. Sunset Drive, Waukesha (Corners of Racine and Sunset), this 579 acre park is Waukesha County’s largest. Similar to the group that hikes Lapham on Saturday mornings, this will be a 5-5.5 mile intermediate level hike (approx 1.5 hrs). I also host the Lake Country Friends group at the same time so there is always someone hiking. Dogs welcome. After the hike, we can grab a beverage at the Beer Garden when temperature is above 60F -- see TheTapYards.com or Tap Yard Waukesha Facebook page, During winter season we can go to a local establishment such as Raised Grain, or Tally's Tap, or Neighbors.

••• This is an INTERMEDIATE skill hike ••• There is some challenging terrain with an elevation change of over 300 feet. About 2/3 into the hike we walk up the sledding hill - or those that aren't able to can take the road and meet us at the top. Bring water.

HELP: Am looking for someone to guide another group that is interested in a Beginner / CASUAL / shorter hike. I can teach you the trails. Both groups can meet up after the hikes!!

••• Park entry requires a Daily or Annual (recommended) pass. Park is monitored by cameras at entrance and exit. Get your pass here:- [https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/landandparks/park-system/park-fees/](https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/landandparks/park-system/park-fees/) \*\*\*
Parking location is different for summer versus winter based on The Tap Yard beer garden being open/those restrooms open.
SUMMER - First Parking Lot and meet at the Beer Garden, May 1st thr October.
WINTER - SECOND parking lot (Picnic Areas 1&2, across from Dog Park access road), meet at the restrooms (all restrooms stay open except for those at the Beer Garden).

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