New Years Day Hike / Gather /Dine -
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Events start at 3:00 p.m.

Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center parking lot - Click for Google Maps Map
2419 North Point Dr
Stevens Point WI 54481

10th Annual New Year's Day Walk in the woods, Drinks and Dine Out

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

2:55 p.m. - Where to meet for the walk: Parking Lot of Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point.

Everyone interested in this group stroll through a snowy woods on the first day of 2026 should gather in the parking lot a bit before 3:00. We start the walk promptly because although we don't mind walking in the cold, we don't enjoy standing around in the cold! The walk around the lake is approximately one mile on clear, packed trails. Ski poles or walking sticks optional.

Beautiful walk, little to no wind. Walking at a pace that allows for conversations with others. We usually stop and climb the stairs to the tree platform for a group picture.

4:15 p.m. - Where to meet for a drink and a chat: Between the hike at Schmeekle and dinner at Tokyo Steak House many of the walkers and some of the non walkers meet up at Final Score, Bar and Grill. Address: 908 Maria Drive, Stevens Point.

4:45 p.m. - If you made your reservation and received a confirmation then there will be a chair for you at the Habachi Table at the Tokyo Steak House, 1617 Academy Ave., Stevens Point.

NOTE: Restaurant doors open at 4:30p.m.

Okay, here is the catch.

We have reserved 2 Habachi tables, each table seats 8 comfortably. There is a chance we could squeeze in another person or two. But without your name on the reservation list this year you risk having to sit at a regular table, separate from the group. However, if enough people RSVP early we might be able to reserve a 3rd Hibachi table.

Moral of this email: We fill up every year. Best to RSVP NOW. Call or text Deb at 715-344-3402. Be sure you get a confirmation phone call or text in return.

Don't miss out on a great long running tradition to start the New Year with friends, laughter and FIRE!

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