A Morning Walk at Cherokee Marsh

Walk Description:

We will walk the prairies, woods, wetlands, and mounds of Yahara Heights section of Cherokee Marsh.  We will:

• Tour 40 acres of restored prairie in full bloom; 
• Enjoy great views of the Yahara River and Cherokee Marsh wetlands from high ground;
• See effigy mounds of a panther/water spirit and bear;
• If we are lucky, we will see nesting Bald Eagles, Bluebirds and Red-Headed Woodpeckers.

About our Guides:

We will be lead by Jan Axelson, President of Friends of Cherokee Marsh.  Paul Noeldner, a birder with experience with local and State parklands, will provide an emphasis that we don't often have on this years walks.  Paul Noeldner said that he ... " will focus on nesting birds including Bald Eagles, Bluebirds and Red-headed Woodpeckers as metrics of preservation and restoration success, and can talk about other aspects of the Cherokee Marsh and the Friends group."  

Driving Directions and Parking:

Yahara Heights Park

Heading north from Madison on HWY 113/Northport Dr., 1/3 mile past HWY M, at the stoplights, turn RIGHT onto River Rd., then IMMEDIATE RIGHT 
onto Catfish Ct. You will see a trailhead sign on your left. Park in the small off-road parking area near the sign. 

The address for navigating is Catfish Ct, Waunakee, WI 53597.

Restrooms:

There is a portable toilet at the far end of Catfish Ct, near the parking for the dog exercise area. There is a Mobil station on HWY M just off HWY 113.

About our $10 fee: