Oct 17, 2026
Essentials
- Destination: Whitewater and Mukwonago, Wisconsin (Ice Age Trail Blackhawk Segment, Lake La Grange, Kettle Moraine State Forest, and The Elegant Farmer).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17 (peak autumn foliage and Mukwonago Autumn Harvest Fest).
- Travel Party: 2 adults and 4 dogs (all 4 dogs travel together in car).
- Target Budget Range: $52 to $70 per person ($104 to $140 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: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026: Blackhawk Segment & Autumn Harvest Fest
- 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM Autumn Drive from Milwaukee (7206 US-12, Whitewater, WI 53190) Ice Age Trail Blackhawk Segment Trailhead
- 09:30 AM to 12:45 PM Blackhawk Segment & Lake La Grange Loop Hike Ice Age Trail Mammoth Hike Challenge
- 01:00 PM to 02:45 PM Autumn Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer (1545 Main St, Mukwonago, WI 53149) The Elegant Farmer
- 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) | $18 to $20 | 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 & Outdoor Orchard Dining | The Elegant Farmer | $21 to $27 / person | $42 to $54 | The Elegant Farmer |
| Autumn Harvest Orchard Treats | The Elegant Farmer | $31 to $53 / party | $31 to $53 | The Elegant Farmer |
| TOTAL (All-In Outing Expenses for Party of 2) | Fuel + State Forest Pass + Lunch + Orchard Treats | $52 to $70 / person | $104 to $140 total | Discover Whitewater |