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Hike the Land Trust Challenge: Rainbow Mountain

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(Moderate / 2.5 hours / 3 miles) Follow our series of guided hikes throughout the entire year as we cover all of the Land Trust’s public trails! We’ll start with the easiest routes and increase our difficulty and distance along the way. This hike will begin from the pavilion and head through the playground on […]

Pop-Up Hike: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve

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(Moderate / 1.5 hours / approximately 1 mile)  Join us on Rainbow Mountain for a short hike with hike leader Ashlynn Theno.  This hike will start with us heading east on the Rainbow Mountain Loop Trail.  We’ll leave it after a short distance for the Wild Trail, which we’ll hike until it reconnects with the […]

Hike: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve

Family Activities

(Moderate / 1.5 hours / 1.5 miles)  Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the trail while staying close to home. Participants during this hike will travel along one of the most popular trails on the […]

Hike: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve CANCELLED

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Unfortunately, this hike has been cancelled due to weather and trail conditions.  Look for a Rainbow Mountain hike again in May! (Moderate / 1.5 hours / 1.5 miles) Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the […]

Trail Care: Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Help build a new trail on Rainbow Mountain that will provide residents at the south end of the preserve a pedestrian access point to the trail system. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]

Trail Care: Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Help build a new trail on Rainbow Mountain that will provide residents at the south end of the preserve a pedestrian access point to the trail system. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]

Trail Care: Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Help build a new trail on Rainbow Mountain that will provide residents at the south end of the preserve a pedestrian access point to the trail system. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]

Hike: Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve

Family Activities

Due to weather and trail conditions, this hike has been postponed for yet another month.  Please watch for a new date in June! (Moderate / 1.5 hours / 1.5 miles) Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get […]

Hike at Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve

Family Activities

(Moderate / 1.5 to 2 hours / 1.5 miles)  Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, “hidden” just a short distance from downtown Madison, is a favorite hiking destination for folks in the area looking to get on the trail while staying close to home. Participants during this hike will travel along one of the most popular trails […]

Tuesdays on the Trail: Rainbow Mountain’s Rock Gardens and Beaches

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Rainbow Mountain Nature Preserve, located near the heart of Madison, is the site of our last Tuesdays on the Trail event of the year.  This walk will be an “out and back” trip, sticking to the ridgeline of the mountain. We’ll walk past Balance Rock, explore an ancient beach, and spend some time climbing around […]

Trail Care: Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Help build a new trail on Rainbow Mountain that will provide residents at the south end of the preserve a pedestrian access point to the trail system. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]

Trail Care: Rainbow Mountain

Family Activities

Help build a new trail on Rainbow Mountain that will provide residents at the south end of the preserve a pedestrian access point to the trail system. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended.  Must be 15 or older. Complete a separate registration for […]