Map Reading Challenge Course

Event Summary

Practice map-reading skills to find hidden points scattered both on and off-trail at Cangleska Wakan and Big Grove Preserve. Mark progress along the way with special markers at each point, and find as many points as you can before the cut-off time of 3:00 p.m. 

There will be two course options:

Beginner: This course will feature 6 points all along the trails at Cangleska Wakan. It will still provide a chance to practice reading topographic maps, but you will never be trekking-off trail to reach any of the points. Total distance traveled will be ~2-2.5 miles. 

Advanced: This course will feature 8 points all off trail and scattered between Cangleska Wakan, Big Grove Preserve, and the Army Corps lands. This option provides a great sense of adventure and more challenge to find each point. Total distance traveled will be around 4-4.5 miles.

A hard cut-off of 3:00 p.m. will be in place, with all participants needing to have returned to the starting point by then. Hot drinks will be waiting participants at the end until 3:00 p.m. We'll provide an intro with some tips about the parks and surrounding lands, course maps, and a compass to borrow (compass not necessary to complete course, but can be helpful to orient while out.) 

New to topographic map reading, or need to brush up? Check out: REI Expert Advice: How to Read a Topographic Map

Registration automatically closes one day in advance. If you are fully registered, you can expect to receive an email "receipt" from MyCountyParks after registration. You will also receive an email from the leading naturalist a couple days in advance of the program. If you do not receive these emails, you may not be registered; call 319-645-1011 for assistance in this case.

JCC is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. We welcome and encourage people with disabilities to attend programs and events. Accommodations may be requested by contacting naturalist staff at 319-645-1011 or jccnaturalists@gmail.com

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