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New Prospect / North Kettle Moraine / Parnell Tower.

Date and Time

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 9:30 AM

Location

New Prospect Wisconsin.
JR8C+8H Campbellsport, Wisconsin
Campbellsport, WI  
USA

Event Contact(s)

Mike Biskobing

Category

Weekday Eat/Pub Ride

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

Scenic ride through the Northern Kettle Moraine Forrest. Route follows county roads through Mauthe Lake, Tamarack Wetlands, Long Lake, the Milwaukee River low lands and Dundee with a stop at Parnell Tower.  Be sure to bring your camera and climb the tower.
The top of the 60-foot wooden observation tower is the highest point of elevation in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. It offers a panoramic view of the forest and surrounding farmland. On a clear day, one can see about 25 miles.

Rest stops at the Exxon station in Dundee ( 3 miles ) and at Parnell Tower ( 12.5 miles ). 
( Tower Park offers only Restrooms and water. )                       

Lunch / after ride social at The Beaver's Tail Bar and Grill in New Prospect.
( They are expecting us. )  Indoor and outdoor dining areas.

Park and set-up in the parking lot on the east side of the restaurant.  
492 Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. Park Here.

Ride Leaders:  Mike and Mary Biskobing.

30 miles.  1100 feet of climbing.  4.4% steepest grade.

RwGPS - New Prospect / North Kettle Moraine.

Cue Sheet -  New Prospect / North Kettle Moraine - Temp Aug 2025

Beaver's Tail Web Link - The Beaver Tail

Parnell Tower Info - Parnell Tower.