Thank you for your interest in our Sanctuary Guided Hike Program!
Guided Hikes are offered Monday- Saturday at 10AM May - October. Hikes meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
Limited space available. Pre-registration required!
Please bring your membership cards with you if you select member pricing.
Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!
Each month’s guided hike follows a theme focusing on unique aspects of the Sanctuary:
May: Spring in the Sanctuary
June: Orchid Observations
July: Swales of the Sanctuary
August: Ridges Pollinators
October: The Boreal Forest
This 90-minute guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages.
Please Note:
- All participants, including children, must be registered for the hike.
- Our capacity for Guided Hikes is 15 people. This allows for a safe and enjoyable experience on the Sanctuary trails. If you have a group over 15, please call The Ridges to request a private hike.
To register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct date and time. Please review the date at the top of this window. If you intend to register for a different date than noted above, select "other dates" and choose the accurate date from the calendar.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase. If you are not able to purchase tickets for everyone in your group, this means the guided hike is FULL. Please register for a different day or call (920)-839-2802 to request a private tour.
3. Click Register in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration details.
5. Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Please call 920-839-2802 if you have any issues.