Devils Lake Campout October 10-12

On October 10, 11 and 12, Troop 61 will be hiking on the bluffs of one of Wisconsin's most beautiful state parks. The Troop hikes 8 miles on Saturday. 

Scouts will also be able to complete Second Class and First Class compass and hiking requirements. Saturday night fun will include a big campfire and ghost stories.

Here's a map of our campsite location and our hiking plan. Click on the image to view it at full size.

Map of Driving Direction to Devils Lake after Madison

 

Devils Lake Campout Plan

Friday Night

  • 6:00 – Arrive Scout House
  • 6:45 – Depart
  • 9:30 – Arrive Devils Lake Group Campsite #3 - South end of park
  • 10:00 – Setup Camp, Snack
  • 11:00 – Lights out

 Saturday Morning

  • 8:00 – Wake Up, Breakfast
  • 9:30 – Leave for hiking from group site.
  • 10:00 – Hit the trail. Begin South Side
  • Grottos Trail .7m (W)
  • Potholes Trail .3m (UP)
  • East Bluff Trail (W) Stop at Devils Doorway
  • East Bluff Trail 1.7m (N)
  • Stop at scenic overlooks
  • Stop at gift shop
  • East Bluff Woods Trail 1.3m (S) Do compass work and finding way without compass.
  • Balanced Rock Trail .4m (Down)
  • Lunch is Parking Lot 
  • Total miles in the morning: 4.4 miles

Saturday Afternoon

  • 1:00 – Lunch at Park Headquarters at South End
  • Drive to South West side.
  • West Bluff Trail 1.4m (N) Note: West Bluff Trail hike is optional for tired people Need one adult stay below with those who want to only do Tumble Rocks Trail.
  • 2:00 – Hike to Nature Center
  • Visit Nature Center (20 minutes max)
  • Tumble Rocks Trail 1.0m (S)
  • 4:30 – Return to Cars. Drive Back to Camp.
  • Total miles in the afternoon: 2.5 miles.

Saturday Evening

  • 4:45 - Games, hangout, relax
  • 5:30 – Supper
  • 7:00 – Capture the Flag, star watching, ?
  • 8:00 – Campfire
  • 9:00 – Snack
  • 9:30-10:00 – Lights Out

Sunday

  • 8:00 – Breakfast
  • 9:30 – Leave for Mass. St. Josephs. 10:0am. 314 East St, Baraboo, (608) 356-4773
  • 11:00 – Finish Packing.  Drive Home. Take Ferry at Merrimack.
  • 1:00 – Lunch at Wayside. Johnson Creek?
  • 2:00 – Arrive Home
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