2010 DDC Drive Schedule
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DATE in 2010
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NAME OF DRIVE
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LOCATION
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April 11 or 25
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Old World Wisconsin
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Eagle
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May 16
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Black Hawk Unit - Lower Wis State Riverway
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Sauk City
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August 15
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Walking Iron
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Mazomanie
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September 26
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Old Plank Rd
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Green Bush to Plymouth
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October 3
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Harry Radtke Memorial Drive
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Port Washington
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The major focus of the Dairyland Driving Club is to provide safe, scenic and enjoyable pleasure drives throughout the driving season. We think the following are all excellent driving opportunities. This year, you can invite a friend to ride along in your carriage by purchasing a “guest” membership for them for $5. This will satisfy our DDC insurance policy.
Your 2010 Coggins Test must be brought to all sites. Debi Radtke will accept your copy prior to the first drive. If you fail to get your name on her list, then you will be asked to provide a copy at the drives. State trail passes or county trail passes may be required. The common courtesy of cleaning your parking spot before leaving is expected; this includes manure. In case of inclement weather, check your email or this website.
THIS YEAR WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ARRIVE AT 10:00 AM, STOP DRIVING AT 12:15 AND HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER AT 12:30 PM. (Unless otherwise specified, bring a picnic lunch). THE AFTERNOON DRIVES START AT 1:30 PM.
1. April 11th, Sunday: Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI [Bad Weather date is April 25th, Sunday.]
This drive has a long tradition for Dairyland Driving Club members. Many years ago, former President Carol Pasbrig made special arrangements for our club to use the facility. Over the years, others have taken over the responsibility to host this event. Our current Old World Wisconsin hosts are Roger and Dana Houk. We are privileged to drive the many miles of scenic and safe trails within Old World Wisconsin prior to the official opening of the historic site in May.
Directions: Old World Wisconsin is located 1½ miles south of Eagle in Waukesha County. The main entrance is approximately one mile north of their postal address on Hwy 67: S103 W37890 State Road 67 Eagle, WI 53119.
From Milwaukee
Downtown and Northern Suburbs: Take I-94 west to WI-67 (Oconomowoc exit). Head south on WI-67 approximately 15 miles to Old World Wisconsin, following signs to the site.
South Milwaukee and Southern Suburbs: Take I-894 to US-43 to WI-83 in Mukwonago. Head north on WI-83 to CR-NN, then west on CR-NN to WI-67 in Eagle. Head south on WI-67 to Old World Wisconsin, following signs to the site.
From Madison
Take I-94 east to WI-67 (Oconomowoc exit). Head south on WI-67 approximately 15 miles to Old World Wisconsin, following signs to the site.
From Chicago
Lake Shore and Southern Suburbs: Take I-94 north toward Wisconsin. Exit WI-20 at Racine. Continue west on WI-20 to WI-67. Go north on WI-67 an additional eight miles to Old World Wisconsin, following signs to the site.
West and Northwest Suburbs: Take US-12 to WI-67 in Elkhorn. Go north on WI-67 an additional 14 miles to Old World Wisconsin, following the signs to the site.
2. May 16th, Sunday: Blackhawk Unit, Sauk City, WI
The Blackhawk Unit is now part of the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway. The Blackhawk Unit Drive will feature a new clinic on trail driving. Come at 9 AM for coffee and a free clinic in the Log Cabin, lead by DDC Board Member Myrna Rhinehart and others. They will present proper preparation, harnessing and hitching, trail safety and trail etiquette. Then, hitch up your horses and enjoy the wide, well-drained trails, stretches of woods, open meadows and scenic vistas overlooking the Wisconsin River Valley. There is a huge outdoor pavilion that can be used to park trailers and put to in case of inclement weather. Everyone can get together for lunch in the log cabin, or if the weather is warm, in the open air shelter across from the outdoor pavilion.
Directions: Blackhawk Unit is located approximately 2 miles south of US Hwy 12 on State Rd 78. Map of the area.
From the East: Take I-94 west toward Madison. Take I-90 west to State Rd 19. Take State Rd. 19 west to US Hwy 12. (Do not turn left – continue going west and north on 12.) Go about 9 miles to State Rd 78. Turn left on State Rd 78. After about 2 miles you will see the drive way on the left. The drive goes up a rather steep hill. At the top of the hill there is a large open area for parking and a log cabin. Beyond the log cabin is a large open pavilion that can be used to park the horse trailers in case of inclement weather.
From the West: Take US 151, 18 or 12 east to State Rd 78. Take 78 north. When you pass State Rd 19 the entrance will be a couple miles beyond on the right. The drive goes up a rather steep hill. At the top of the hill there is a large open area for parking and a log cabin. Beyond the log cabin is a large open pavilion that can be used to park the horse trailers in case of inclement weather.
From the North: Take US Hwy 12 south through Sauk City. Turn right on State Rd 78. After about 2 miles you will see the drive way on the left. The drive goes up a rather steep hill. At the top of the hill there is a large open area for parking and a log cabin. Beyond the log cabin is a large open pavilion that can be used to park the horse trailers in case of inclement weather.
From the South: Take US Hwy 12 north around Madison. Turn left on State Rd 78. After about 2 miles you will see the drive way on the left. The drive goes up a rather steep hill. At the top of the hill there is a large open area for parking and a log cabin. Beyond the log cabin is a large open pavilion that can be used to park the horse trailers in case of inclement weather.
3. August 15, Sunday: Walking Iron, Mazomanie, WI
Walking Iron is a jewel of a park in the northwest corner of Dane County. Once you experience it, you will want to come again. There is a special equine trail head with parking for trucks and trailers, but you will need to bring water for your horses. The trails are plenty wide enough for carriages, and the park will be especially beautiful this time of year. County trail passes may be purchased at the park for $7 daily.
Directions: Take US Hwy 14 to Mazomanie. Look for County Rd Y and take north. (From the west this would be a left turn and from the east it would be a right turn.) In the center of the Village of Mazomanie, County Y goes right (becomes Hudson St.) and then left (becomes N. State Street). Continue north on Y and then turn left on Handel Rd which is on the edge of town. Take Handel Rd to Segebrecht Rd. Turn right onto Segebrecht and follow to the end. This is the horse trail entrance to the park.
4. September 26, Sunday: Old Plank Road, Greenbush to Plymouth, WI
The trailhead for this new DDC Drive is located on County Rd A off State Highway 23 in Kettle Moraine State Forest, Northern Unit. This is just south of Greenbush, home of the famous Wade House, a stagecoach inn built in the 1850’s, and the Jung Carriage Museum. This Sheboygan County multipurpose trail goes for about 5 miles to Plymouth, also a stagecoach stop in the 19th century. If you want to visit the Jung Carriage Museum and Wade House (located at W7747 Plank Rd, Greenbush WI) after your drive, remember that they close at 4 PM.
Directions: Take the most convenient Interstate Highway to State Highway 23. At Greenbush, take County Road A in a southerly direction (if headed East it would be a right turn. If headed West, it would be a left turn.) The Old Plank Road trail head is on the East side of County Rd A. Rd which is on the edge of town.
5. October 3, Sunday: Harry Radtke Memorial Drive; Port Washington, WI.
This drive in honor of long time DDC member Harry Radtke will be held at a favorite spot, the lovely farms of the Didier Family. Bring something for the chili dump lunch. This drive has it all – lovely scenic trails, a bridge and water crossing, some old hazards from the American Heritage CDE for you to try if you wish, plus an area for practicing dressage and cones. Our thanks to Pat and Pete Didier for all the preparations they make for this event.
Directions: Take I-43 to the State Hwy 32 turn off. Instead of going into Port Washington, take County Road H north. Almost immediately after crossing the bridge, you will see County Rd KW. (H and KW form a “Y.”) Take KW north and drive about 1.8 miles. There are Didier Farms on both sides of the road. Take the drive on the right and continue right past the older farm house, other buildings, barns, and park in a field designated for that purpose.
2009 Blackhawk Ridge Drive photos
2009 Menomonee Park Drive photos
2009 Walking Iron Drive photos.
2008 Donald Park Drive photo album.
2008 Didier Drive photo album.
