Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park

04/10/2026

Thank you WE Energies! Friends of NG Woods will be coordinating with Park staff and CORP Trails mountain bike group to plan and install signage at the park. If you'd like to be involved with building trails at the park, please reach out to [email protected].

CORP Trails has received a We Energies grant to support trailhead and wayfinding signs at New Glarus Woods State Park as work continues on a new 8.6-mile bike-optimized trail system being built in phases.

10/18/2025

Joins us tonight form 6–9 at the park for our annual fall candlelight hike and bonfire. Weather looks good to be outside. Roast marshmallows, enjoy cider and socialize. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16NXfUd9rv/

08/19/2025

https://greencounty.tv/gctv-news-august-17-2025-new-glarus-woods-trail-run/

The Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park hosted its 6th annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run Saturday, Aug. 16 at the New Glarus Woods State Park. Nearly 300 runners signed up for either the 5, 8, or 16K course with proceeds going toward continued work on the mountain bike trails.

08/18/2025

The Friends 6th annual trail run took place Saturday with a record turnout! 233 tough runners finished in Saturday's heat and humidity! Results are now available:
https://my.raceresult.com/356059/

Thank you to all our participants, volunteers and sponsors who support this wonderful community event! This support enables building new trails in the park.

Movin’ Shoes
Bank of New Glarus
Ryan Kubly

A Well Worn Story
Bailey’s Run Vineyard
Brenda’s Blumenladen
Chalet Cheese Coop
Chalet Landhaus
Culvers of New Glarus
Hutch & Hide
Jackie's Imports
New Glarus Brewing Company
Sugar River Pizza
Alpenhaus
Ott Haus Pub & Grill
Kennedy's Ice Cream And Grill
Kleeman’s Bar & Grill
New Glarus Alphorn Club
New Glarus Bakery
Woodford State Bank
New Glarus Hometown Pharmacy
Toffler’s Pub & Grill
True Vet Care Clinic

08/18/2025

The Friends were very excited to be part of a hike with Governor Tony Evers on Friday!

Park Manager Melissa Burns led the hike on the Basswood (hiking) and Limburger (mountain bike) trails. The enthusiastic group included State Rep Jenna Jacobson, DNR staff Brian Hefty and Kevin Swenson among many others. The Friends appreciates our DNR staff's continuous work to advance improvements in the park such as MTB trails, additional parking and campground expansion. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program (supported by Rep. Jacobsen and Gov. Evers) is also contributing $40,000 to building new mountain bike trails.

02/25/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our candlelight snowshoe/hike Saturday. We enjoyed perfect winter conditions and went through a good amount of marshmallows and hot chocolate!

If you missed out making a donation you can do so at newglaruswoods.org. Our projects include replacing our aging play structure and adding mountain bike trails.

Thanks again!
—Friends of New Glarus Woods

08/26/2024

We had a record turnout for our fifth annual trail run in the park last Saturday, August 17! Humid air was offset by moderate temps (for August). Thanks to all those who raced, volunteered, tried Limburger, listened to the Alphorns and came out to watch! Also huge thank you to our local sponsors. Everyone's combined efforts helped us raise $10,000 for more trails in the park! Thank you all!!

GOLD SPONSOR: Colony Brands

SILVER SPONSORS: Bank of New Glarus, Chalet Landhaus, New Glarus Brewing, Lake Ridge Bank

BRONZE SPONSORS: Brenda’s Blumenladen, Bailey’s Run Winery, Chalet Cheese Coop, Hutch & Hide, Jack Link’s, Kennedy’s Ice Cream And Grill, Kleeman’s Bar & Grill, Movin’ Shoes, Sugar River Pizza, Toffler’s, Unwin Chiropractic & Wellness, A Well Worn Story

05/09/2024

The season is underway and we're looking forward to hosting our New Glarus Woods event in August! We have a new one mile course that will be completed by June. Sign up via the series link before we fill up!

Thanks to the Friends of Donald Park, Inc. volunteers for a fantastic day at the Donald Dash last weekend. Results and photos are posted at https://www.donaldparktrailruns.com

Next up are Blue Mound Trail Run (June 1) and Prairie Chase (June 22). Registration for both is filling fast!

Details at: https://savannaseries.org