Leaf Stomp 2026

This fundraiser for the Friends of the Kettle Moraine involves folks participating in a non-competitive hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit. Hikers will be shuttled to their starting point to either hike 22+ miles, 15 miles, 10 miles, or 5 miles back to the Mauthe Lake Recreation Area. Along the trail there will be four refreshment/aid stations, road-crossing monitors, and first aid assistance. Each person completing a route will receive a completion medallion and certificate. We are hoping to get our maximum of 700 participants. The event will happen rain or shine. For more event information go to kmnorthfriends.org

The Friends of the Kettle Moraine needs some help to make their third annual Leaf Stomp an awesome success. Below is a list of areas where volunteers are needed.

Saturday – October 10
• Registration Assistants
• Early Morning Car Greeters
• Bus Shepherds
• Hike Leaders
• Hike Sweeps
• Refreshment/Aid Stations
• Road Crossing Monitors
• Starting Point Cheerleaders
• Finish Line Congratulators
• Finish Line Station Helpers

Volunteers will work one of the following shifts on Saturday. Many of the tasks will have more specific times within these three shifts and volunteers may not need to stay for the entire shift.
• Shift 1 - 5:30-10:00 am
• Shift 2 - 10:00 am-2:00 pm
• Shift 3 - 2:00-6:30 pm