Feb 26, 2027
Essentials
- Destination: Whitewater and Janesville, Wisconsin (Ice Age Trail Whitewater Lake Segment, The Dawg Zone, and downtown Janesville).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2027-02-26 to 2027-02-26 (Friday, because nearby established dog daycares are closed on weekends).
- Travel Party: 2 adults and 4 dogs (dogs hike, then spend lunch at a dog daycare).
- Target Budget Range: $92 to $135 per person ($183 to $269 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: None (day trip, return home to Milwaukee area by early evening).
- Hotel Pet Policy: None (day trip, no hotel needed).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Not applicable (all 4 dogs travel; midday care at The Dawg Zone is in the cost table).
Day by Day
Day 1: Friday, Feb 26, 2027: Whitewater Lake Winter Hike & Janesville Lunch
- 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM Winter Drive from Milwaukee (W8141 Clover Valley Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190) Ice Age Trail Whitewater Segment
- 09:00 AM to 11:45 AM Whitewater Lake Segment Winter Hike
- 11:45 AM to 01:00 PM Drive to The Dawg Zone & Drop-Off (4030 Commercial Dr, Janesville, WI 53545) The Dawg Zone
- 01:00 PM to 01:15 PM Drive Downtown
- 01:15 PM to 02:45 PM Lunch at drafthouse (101 E Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53545) drafthouse
- 02:45 PM to 03:15 PM Dog Pickup The Dawg Zone
- 03:15 PM to 05:15 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 8 to 9 gal) | $30 to $36 | Wisconsin Gas Averages |
| State Forest Vehicle Admission (If Required) | Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit | $13 resident daily pass | $13 to $13 | Wisconsin DNR Vehicle Admission |
| Midday Dog Daycare (4 Dogs) | The Dawg Zone | Call for rate | $100 to $160 | The Dawg Zone |
| Lunch | drafthouse | $20 to $30 / person | $40 to $60 | drafthouse |
| TOTAL (All-In Outing Expenses for Party of 2) | Fuel + State Forest Pass + Daycare + Lunch | $92 to $135 / person | $183 to $269 total | Visit Janesville |