The majestic natural aesthetic of the Germain Hemlocks State Natural Area will be on full display on this winter snowshoe hike that showcases stands of old-growth eastern hemlocks with supercanopy white and red pines. The site runs between three lakes and contains excellent old-growth attributes like large standing snags, an abundance of coarse woody debris, and some scattered reproduction of hemlock. Perhaps most importantly for this hike, it’s simply beautiful in the snow! The natural area, located about a mile west of McNaughton, is named in honor of Clifford E. Germain, the first ecologist and coordinator of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas program.
Instructor/Guides John Bates and Mary Burns
1 to 3 pm
Friday, Feb. 7
Germain Hemlocks State Natural Area near McNaughton
$45
Strenuosity rating: 3 - Some physically demanding aspects, requires some endurance