Wooden bridge on the Ice Age Trail in the McKenzie Creek State Wildlife Area. Woodland scene with about 2 inches of snow on the ground.

Events

Upcoming Events:

Come “Unplug” with Us……

Monthly to bi-monthly group walks,

hikes, snowshoe or paddle event

Keeping with the spirit of collaboration, other community events not sponsored by our group are also listed here for your convenience and in hopes that you will also join them in the great outdoors!!!

April 14-May 30, 2025

Two Challenges:

  • One for Adults/Middle or High School age kids

  • One for Elementary Children

Walking Challenge

Welcome to our “Unplug” Outside Walking Challenge

WHAT:  An outdoor walking challenge for an individual, family or group

HOW:  

ADULTS/MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL KIDS:

Keep track of your miles in any way you like. You will receive one ticket for every 10 miles walked.  Please keep a running tally of your total miles and bonus tickets. Please email them to us at the event email address below by 6/1/25..  If your employer has signed up through their business, then please report your mileage/bonuses to HR to receive your tickets for the drawing. 

PRIZES:   Improved health, a sense of accomplishment, good competition, mental clarity AND all of your tickets put you in for a drawing for Cumberland Chamber bucks.  The drawing will take place at noon on 6/3/25 at the Cumberland Chamber office. You need not be present to win.

WAYS TO EARN BONUS TICKETS:  One bonus ticket available if you hike 7 days in a row; One if you are a beginner hiker;  One when you are walking at a group event; 

PHOTOS: Send us a trail selfie or interesting picture of sights along the way. (Please email pictures to us at events@cumberlandareatrailsalliance.org to share on our website). Note: If children are included in the picture, we will need parental permission to share it on the website.

SIGN-UP:  To register yourself or your business, email us at events@cumberlandareatrailsalliance.org

  • Individuals:  Please include your name and phone number in the email. 

  • Businesses: Please register at the above email address and contact the chamber at info@cumberlandchamberwi.com for your tickets.  Include number of employees participating in the email.  HR should keep a list of participating employee names.

Elementary School Kids:

Keep track of the days you either walk or bike to school or walk or bike after school. You will receive one ticket for every day you do either one. The ticket is for a drawing each week at Cumberland Elementary School. At the end of the seven weeks there will be grand prize drawing. Please keep in mind safety when you walk or bike.

If you have questions, contact Clare at 715-671-8106.

Community Event:

Superior Lobe Chapter

of the Ice Age Trail Alliance Meeting  

April 9th 

Location: Pioneer Village 1866 13 1/2-14th Ave Cameron, WI

What: Tour of Pioneer Village followed by the quarterly chapter meeting. Open to the public.

Time: Please arrive at 5:15 for the tour; Meeting starts at 6 PM

Questions? Call or text Clare at 715-671-8106

CATA Hiking Event:

April 26th at 10AM

Hosted by:

  • Cumberland Area Trails Alliance (CATA)

  • Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail

  • Timberland Hills Foundation

  • Timberland Hills Bar & Grill

Help us celebrate Earth day 4/22 and Arbor Day 4/25 by joining us for a group hike on the Ice Age Trail. We will start at the Timberland Hills Trailhead off of Boyd Road. Before or after the hike stop into the warming house for an opportunity to learn more about the Cumberland Area Trails Alliance, the Ice Age Trail, and the Timberland Hills Foundation.

After the hike, help support one of our local establishments by joining us out at the Timberland Hills Bar & Grill for apps, lunch and beverages!

In honor of Earth Day, we will do some trail clean up along the way.

In honor of Arbor Day, we are hoping to have a guest lecturer there to do an informative walking talk. More to come…..

2nd Annual Scoutland Scramble 5K Fun Run/2.5K walk

June 7, 2025

Sponsored by:

Cumberland Area Trails Alliance,

Cumberland Area Friends of Scouting

Registration: 8AM Event starts: 9AM
Location: 900 Sylvan St. Cumberland WI

Co-Sponsor: Cumberland Area Friends of Scouting.

Course Route: The runners/walkers will start on the old railroad right of way north of town (now known as the The Depot Trail), Walkers will turn around at Hwy B back to starting line; the runners will cross hwy B and proceed through the beautiful forested trails of Scoutland and then return back to the starting line. See route in the map section for more information.

Participants will have the chance to win door prizes; Top female and male finishers will get first pick of the prizesl

Past Events Sponsored By Us:

Walking Challenge

January 15-February 28 2025

Winner: Matt Bratager

Matt logged a whopping 305 miles. One of his tickets was drawn on 3/4/25 at the Chamber of Commerce in Cumberland. He won $30 in Chamber Bucks! Congratulations Matt!!!

Scoutland Hike and Cookout

February 9th at noon

The Cumberland Area Trails Alliance (CATA) along with Louie’s Finer Meats and Scoutland are hosting a hike and cookout.

Meet us at the Scoutland entrance parking lot for a 1/4 mile walk to the lodge, from there explore Scoutland trails on foot snowshoe, or cross country ski.

Gnome hunt for a prize for the kids

Enjoy some of Louie’s dogs and fixings as well as a marshmallow roast & hot cocoa

This is a FREE event

Lodge is heated

Primitive toilets available

Join in the Snowman and snow fort building

Location:  Scoutland 688 24 1/2 County Rd B Cumberland, WI

RECAP: Scoutland and Mother Nature delivered a winter wonderland and Louie’s Finer Meats supplied the eats! We all had a wonderful time having everyone explore Scoutland (Cumberland’s hidden treasure) but we especially enjoyed seeing the smiling children hunt for gnomes and try out snowshoeing for the first time!!! Hope to see you all at our next event!!

New Year’s Day Walk:

January 1, 2025 at Noon

Start 2025 enjoying some fresh air and the company of your Cumberland “neighbors”. We will start our walk at Tourist Park and heading towards Eagle Point and Rabbit Island. Depending on the weather and how far you want to go, an estimated 1-3 mile walk is planned. All ages and abilities welcomed!!

RECAP….We had a great start to 2025! Eleven walkers showed up to walk from Tourist Park to Eagle point and then on to Rabbit Island. We met some great people and put on about 3 miles under our feet in the fresh air 😊

Hike/Snowshoe:

December 14th at 10AM

Hosted in conjunction with the Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail and Bear Lake Coffee

Meet us at 10AM at Bear Lake Coffee for food and drink. Followed by a family friendly, leisurely 2-3 mile out and back hike on the Ice Age Trail at 11AM. (Coffee/breakfast before or Lunch after available for purchase from Bear Lake Coffee).
Location:

Bear Lake Coffee 10 AM: 2980 US-63, Barronett

Ice Age Trail 11AM: Grassy Lake segment starting at Lehman Lake Rd/Shingle Camp Fire Lane; The hike will start heading to the east, Barronett

Successful Event: We first met at Bear Lake Coffee to enjoy a good breakfast, coffee and a give away drawing then 22 people & 2 dogs participated in the Ice Age Trail Hike. New and old friends had a chance to bond. Mother Nature cooperated by holding off on the freezing rain until later that day! Thank you to all who participated! We are looking forward to seeing you soon at future events! Prizes were donated by the Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail.