Guided Hike

Fall for Autumn Foliage

Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn at Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve on a guided hike through vibrant fall landscapes. Beginning atop a cuesta (cliff or asymmetrical ridge) and winding down to the peaceful shores of Kangaroo Lake, this hike offers scenic views and an engaging look at the biological and ecological processes behind the changing colors of fall. Along the way, you’ll discover the preserve’s diverse ecosystems while enjoying one of Door County’s most serene and picturesque locations.

Program Leader

Jane Whitney

Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve

About This Preserve

Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve

The preserve where it all began. Nearly 700 acres along Kangaroo Lake protect a remarkable descent from an ancient glacial shoreline ridge down 130 feet to spring-fed Peil Creek and a boreal lakeshore teeming with wildlife.

700 acres1.5 mi of trailsTown of Baileys Harbor

Terrain

EasyModerateNatural surface

What You'll See

ForestlakeBluffcreekcedar-swampold-fieldsescarpmentScenic overlookfossilsancient-shoreline-ridge

Facilities

🅿️ Parking
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The Door County Land Trust sincerely thanks the following businesses for their support. Please thank them for helping protect Door County's exceptional lands and waters when you patronize their businesses.

Platinum Sponsors

$5,000+

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & ButikDave's Tree ServicesDoor County Ice Cream Factory & Sandwich ShoppeRBC Wealth Management - David HarrisBrian Frisque Surveys Inc

Gold Sponsors

$2,500 – $4,999

Blacksmith Inn on the ShoreGodfrey & KahnMain Street Market - Egg HarborWaterfront RestaurantWhite Gull Inn

Silver Sponsors

$1,000 – $2,499

Alibi MarinaBlue Dolphin HouseDoor BornDoor County Prairie CompanyThe Harding Group L.L.C.Pinkert Law Firm LLPWashington Island Lion's Club

Bronze Sponsors

$350 – $999

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