Date & Time: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location(s): 
Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
6098 North Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI

Tour Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit aboard a tractor-pulled hay wagon, enjoy nature activities, take a short guided hike, or do all! Plus enjoy free hot cider, a campfire, and marshmallows to roast on the fire. Hayrides are $3/person (Free for children 2 and under). Volunteers from the Friends of Cherokee Marsh lead free, short nature hikes. No reservations are needed. Visit any time from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

LAST HAYRIDE: departs at 3:40pm
LAST WALK: starts at 3:30pm
LOCATIONCherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North Unit, 6908 N. Sherman Ave. Follow N. Sherman Ave. north to the parking lot at the end of the gravel road.
PARKING: Limited vehicle parking is available at the main trailhead event site and the area is likely to be congested. Please consider carpooling, biking or parking in the secondary lot and walking a short distance to the event site. 

COST: 

  • Hayride - $3/ per person (children 2 and under are free); cash only and exact change is greatly appreciated. 
  • Hike - FREE!

NOTE: Participants will need to enter/exit the wagon using stairs. Wagon rides happen rain or shine, however, ice or snow will cancel the event. Pets are not allowed.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Spend a few hours in nature and help make this event a success! Volunteers are needed for ticket sales, haywagon helpers, fire pit, food service and the activity area. Contact: John Weichelt, Parks Volunteer Coordinator.

Event Cost: $3
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Sponsoring Organization(s): Friends of Cherokee Marsh
Pre-Registration?: No
American Sign Language (ASL) Provided?: No
Event Website: Madison Parks Events

Last Updated : 10/12/2023
Agency: Parks