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Birding by Bike: Glacial Drumlin Trail (FULL)

  • Glacial Drumlin Trail 101 E Reynolds St Cottage Grove, WI, 53527 United States (map)

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Join us for an adventurous, unique way to enjoy hearing and seeing our feathered friends: Birding by bike! This field trip will involve slow to moderate-paced biking along the Glacial Drumlin Trail, starting at the trailhead parking lot in Cottage Grove and riding east (toward Lake Mills) four miles and back. We will stop at multiple points along the way to enjoy the birds we see and hear in these great natural areas. Total distance biked is approximately 8 miles.

Bike route for the September 19 field trip, starting at the trailhead parking lot (green dot on left) and biking approx. 4 miles east (red dot on right) and back.

A State Trail Pass is required to bike on this location—daily passes are $5 and available for self-registration at the site (cash or check only).

Contact Brenna Marsicek (bmarsicek@madisonaudubon.org or 608-255-2473) with questions.

FIELD TRIP LEADERS: Sprocket Hanks

RAIN DATE: September 20

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:

  • Biking route is packed gravel and on bike paths (off-street). There are multiple street crossings.

  • There is a large hill in the very beginning and end of the ride, but after that, the trail is flat with no significant grades.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FOR BIKING: 8 miles

RSVP REQUIRED? YES, registration is limited to 12 people and will open 6 weeks in advance.

Cover photo: People wearing helmets stand near their bicycles while looking at birds through binoculars. Photo by Brenna Marsicek / Madison Audubon

Earlier Event: September 17
Swift Night Out
Later Event: September 20
Seed Collecting at Faville Grove