Oct 18, 2026
Essentials
- Destination: Palmyra and Elkhorn, Wisconsin (Ice Age Trail Blue Spring Lake Segment, Bald Bluff Overlook, and Duesterbeck's Brewing Company).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-18 (peak autumn foliage and Mammoth Hike Challenge).
- Travel Party: 2 adults and 4 dogs (all 4 dogs travel together in car).
- Target Budget Range: $48 to $66 per person ($96 to $132 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: None (day trip, return home to Milwaukee area by mid-afternoon).
- Hotel Pet Policy: None (day trip, no hotel needed).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Not applicable (all 4 dogs travel on trip; $0 pet care cost).
Day by Day
Day 1: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026: Bald Bluff Overlook & Farm Brewery Gathering
- 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM Autumn Drive from Milwaukee Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook Trailhead
- 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM Bald Bluff Summit & Stone Elephant Hike Ice Age Trail Mammoth Hike Challenge
- 12:45 PM to 02:45 PM Farm Pavilion Lunch at Duesterbeck's Brewing (N5543 County Rd O, Elkhorn, WI 53121) Duesterbeck's Brewing Company
- 02:45 PM to 03:45 PM Return Drive to Milwaukee (5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207) Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Fuel (Personal Vehicle) | Wisconsin Fuel Stations | $4 / gallon (approx 5 gal) | $20 to $22 | Wisconsin Gas Averages |
| State Forest Vehicle Admission | Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit | $13 resident daily pass | $13 to $13 | Wisconsin DNR Vehicle Admission |
| Lunch & Farm Pavilion Dining | Duesterbeck's Brewing Company | $21 to $29 / person | $42 to $58 | Duesterbeck's Brewing Company |
| Craft Brews & Farm Treats | Duesterbeck's Brewing Company | $21 to $39 / party | $21 to $39 | Duesterbeck's Brewing Company |
| TOTAL (All-In Outing Expenses for Party of 2) | Fuel + State Forest Pass + Lunch + Brews | $48 to $66 / person | $96 to $132 total | Discover Whitewater |