Just got back from a great overnight on the Ice Age Trail in Kettle Moraine North.
We started at Butler Lake and hiked to Shelter #2, then back out the next day.
We're pretty new to backpacking, so this was one of our learning trips.

It's about 8.5 miles from BL to Shelter #2. There were enough landmarks (roads, campgrounds, stream crossings) so we easily knew where we were all the time.

We had a great time, but I had my roughest time at about mile 7. I was getting achy, hungry, and tired.
My husband had his rough patch on our way out, during the last mile, but i was amusing myself with christmas songs.

The trails were not too strenuous or difficult, but since we aren't used to hiking with packs, it was a little harder than we expected.

Shelter #2 was nice, although the shelter itself was full of mouse droppings, so we set up our tent just outside. We had a few visitors while we were in camp (a guy on a bike and a trail runner). We had a nice fire in the fire pit, too.

We are planning our next trip up there, I think we'll head to shelter #4!IMG_8762.jpg