Held on the second saturday each may in wisconsins southern kettle moraine forest, the ice age trail 50 is located about one hour southwest of milwaukee, one hour southeast of madison and 1. Written for those seeking a wide range of adventures on the ice age trail, the guidebook includes. The quiet montrose segment offers an opportunity to combine hiking and biking in a single workout. Ice age trail article about ice age trail by the free. A helpful map excerpt for each segment from the ice age trail alliances popular ice age trail atlas. Ice age trail alliance ice age trail atlas fontana sports. Portage canal segment guidebook sample pdf ice age trail. For more information such as trail conditions, recommended hikes or to order an ice age trail databook, guidebook or atlas, visit.
You will receive a link to download the book pdf file as part of the. Oct, 2015 ice age trail west bend segment, west bend, wisconsin. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the ice age trail guidebook 2014, each map in this book is printed on an 8. While these miles are part of the current ice age trail route, they are not technically recognized as official ice age trail segments. The ice age trail is the result of countless hours of planning, designing, building, maintaining, and supporting by people just like you working over nearly the past half century. Ice age trail atlas 2014 0 12 1 mile ice age trail polk county map 1f includes interstate park, st. Photo by cameron gillie mobile skills crew schedule. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the ice age trail guidebook, each map is printed on an 8. Information about the ice age national scenic trail, a national and state. From ice age trail shelter 4 to tower and parking lot, moderate but clear, marked and easy to see and navigate.
Marquette county ice age trail expansion health impact assessment. The remaining miles would be connecting routes, typically quiet country roads lacking ice age trail signage. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. Down east print edition is available for purchase through the university of maine bookstore. Ratings for each segment on a variety of criteria to help hikers find the ice age trail excursion thats right for them. An interactive map of the ice age trail complete with a guide to plan your thruhike. The ice age trail is a walking path that traverses the state of wisconsin, highlighting the geological features resulting from the wisconsin glaciation.
The hiking trail passes through the mecan springs state fishery area and then follows along the quiet mecan river. The nearly 1,200 mile ice age national scenic trail, established in 1980, traces the glaciers edge. Marquette county ice age national scenic trail expansion. Dogs are not allowed in parfreys glen state natural area sna except on the iat. Apr 17, 2017 the maps come threehole punched as a shrinkwrapped set. Broken down by region, county, and trail segment, each segment description starts off with distance covered and a. Trail chapter because ice age trail segments blend and highlight the areas. I asked executive assistant matt kaufmann if there were any good sectors of the 1,100 mile trail besides the kettle moraine areas. As with much of the kettle moraine state forest, the ice age trail. Malhanz, in 1991, was the third person to thruhike the 1,200mile ice age national scenic trail but did his hike in warmer months.
Then, download expertgps mapping software, which will allow you to print maps of any trail in wisconsin, view trails on usgs topo maps and aerial photos, and send the trails as waypoints or. The ice age national scenic trail is a thousandmile footpath entirely within wisconsin that highlights these ice age landscape features while providing access to some of the states most beautiful natural areas. Ice age trail west bend segment west bend, wisconsin. It is a moderately difficult 4 mile linear hiking trail along the banks of.
The forests northern unit offers plenty of opportunities for getting into nature. Apr 04, 2012 the brooklyn state wildlife area is a great ice age trail day hike. Hiking the ice age trail mecan river segment by kenneth casper. Directions and trail map download printable pdf usgs. Rusk countys numerous wilderness areas and trails will take you deep into this wild and beautiful river country. The grandfather falls segment is one of the most loved section hikes of the ice age trail. The ice age alliance iata established an official thousandmiler program in. It will consist of a network of routes connecting facilities that will provide interpretation of the geological consequences of the glacial lake missoula floods of the last glacial period that began about 110,000 years ago.
A comprehensive trail atlas and guidebook is available for purchase from the ice age trail alliance. These ice age remnants are now considered among the worlds finest examples of how continental glaciation sculpts our planet. An ice age is a long period of reduction in the temperature of the earths surface and. The trail itself was well defined as i am sure this is a popular stretch, so it was well worn down. Popular straight lake segment of the ice age national scenic trail can feature icy conditions. Hiking the ice age trail in wi rice lake, wi tourism. My pack weighed under 23 pounds with food and water. The iat atlas pages referenced are from the ice age trail atlas exit dnr. Direction and extent of impact combine direction, magnitude and severity into one measure. The sector is halfway between janesville and madison just west of highway 14 off of state route 92. For more information such as trail conditions, recommended hikes or to order an ice age trail databook, guidebook or atlas, visit the ice age trail website. Brochures a printed brochure that includes information about the trail along with a statewide map is available from the national park service office in madison, wisconsin. Apr 17, 2017 written for those seeking a wide range of adventures on the ice age trail, the guidebook includes. Cross plains, wisc ice age park trail alliance, 2014.
The ice age trail guidebook, atlas, databook show the locations on and near the trail of the available types of camping, making them indispensable resources for ice age trail backpackers. A printed brochure that includes information about the trail along with a statewide map is available from the national park service office in madison, wisconsin. The ice age had a profound effect on the maine landscape. This led me to view the iat website and order a map. The new hope segment of the ice age national scenic trail runs through northern waupaca and eastern portage counties. The second part of the segment was flooded and we got wet feet for the rest of the day. It is a moderately difficult 4 mile linear hiking trail along the banks of the wisconsin river in lincoln county. The ice age trail atlas and guidebook exit dnr, containing maps for all sections of the trail, are available for sale from the ice age trail alliance.
Jan 15, 2017 tim malzhan, 59, director of trail operations for the ice age trail alliance, listens to mike summers tell stories about his journey. Brooklyn wildlife area hike with turkeys along the ice age. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. We took our time in this segment and took good notes. The trail is marked by yellow blazes on trees and yellow signs. Some segments, however, lead hikers right down the main streets of charming wisconsin communities.
The following is a list of some backpacking areas along the ice age national scenic trail. Several brochures are available the ice age trail alliance including an inn to inn hiking guide, comprehensive trail atlas and guidebook. Croix national scenic riverway, gandy dancer state trail, st. Moraines are produced at the leading edge of a glacier when the rates of advance and melting of the. The ice age trail goes through the chequamegon national forest and highlights the mondeaux flowage recreational area, with the historic mondeaux lodge and dam. Ice age trail guidebook 201719 edition by eric sherman. Tim malzhan, iata director of field operations, april 2012. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. A hike on the ice age trail can be as simple as an afterwork jaunt on a suburban segment or as challenging as a onceinalifetime thruhike. Jun 01, 2017 a backpacking adventure close to milwaukee. From wausau on us51 exit onto sth52 and go east 26 mi. The 50mile and 50k courses follow the ice age national scenic trail, taking more. Mar 11, 2020 mammoths, saber tooth cats and cave lions roamed the earth.
Roughly following the terminal moraine from the last ice age, the ice age trail crosses thirtyone counties in wisconsin and consists of 1,200 miles of linked segments. An agreement pdf between the dnr, national park service and ice age trail. Media in category ice age trail the following 140 files are in this category, out of 140 total. Kettlebowl segment lumbercamp segment old railroad segment highland lakes eastern segment parrish hills segment highland lakes western segment existing ice age trail, subject to change as it evolves toward completion. The ice age trail alliance welcomes your suggestions for improving this notebook and gratefully extends a sincere thank you for all you do for the ice age national scenic trail. A guidebook to be used in conjunction with the ice age trail atlas to plan out a hike of any length along the ice age national scenic trail.
Some of the best evidence of this glacier is found in wisconsin such as the states many lakes, river valleys, gently rolling hills, and ridges. The ice age national scenic trail is a 1,000 mile trail within the state boarders of wisconsin. County, was the nations first designated national side trail. Brooklyn wildlife area hike with turkeys along the ice age trail. The waupaca segment of the ice age trail starts within hartman creek state park, running north of the park to indian valley road, and south of the park through the emmons creek fish hatchery and wildlife area. For a great hiking adventure, look no further than the glaciersculpted landscape of wisconsin.
Since the trail passed by many small towns, parks, and farms, there was never a need to. The region is known for bluff trails and wetland wildlife opportunities. Running along an ice age trail the path of the illinois marathon traverses two low, broad ridges known as the champaign and urbana moraines, created approximately 21,000 years during the great ice age. The ice age trail atlas and guidebook exit dnr, containing maps. Ice age trail chapters to merge waupaca county post. Some of the countys best hiking is on the ice age trail, which traverses miles of western rusk county. Chases ice age trail hike a blog on hiking the ice age trail.
The trail is administered by the national park service, and is constructed and maintained by private and public agencies including the ice age trail alliance, a nonprofit and membervolunteer based organization with 21 local chapters. Sep 11, 2016 the trail itself was well defined as i am sure this is a popular stretch, so it was well worn down. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. The ice age trail alliance is a volunteer and memberbased nonprofit organization whose mission is to create, support and protect a. Step 1 expand to full screen view click box in top right hand corner of map. Step 3 click on the three white vertical dots and then print map from that drop down menu. Inspired photography added a new photo at ice age trail west bend segment. Volunteers building new trail on the ringle segment of the ice age trail near wausau.
Today, the ice age trail has over one million users yearly and is one of only eleven national scenic trails in the united states. The maps come threehole punched in a shrinkwrapped set. The ice age trail atlas 2014 features 105 color, shaded reliefstyle maps at 1. I had to field edit this segment for the next ice age trail guidebook. Eight glacial cycles from an antarctic ice core pdf. My ice age trail hike i hiked the ice age trail from august 3 to september 28, 20. The ice age national scenic trail travels 1,200 miles through a wide variety of scenery, highlighting wisconsins ice age heritage as well as the states unique beauty. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the ice age trail guidebook, each map in the atlas is printed on an 8.
In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the ice age trail guidebook, each map in this book is printed on an 8. Dogs must be leashed in parfreys glen sna and devils lake state park. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I liked the first part as it was wooded and had a ford across a river. The mecan river segment of the ice age national trail is an easy 7.
A detailed description for each segment along the ice age trail. The ice age trail atlas 2014 is a set of 105 color, shaded reliefstyle maps at 1. Ice age trail the national trails system is a network of 30 congressionallydesignated scenic and historic trails spanning the united states. Trails that delight skiers in colder months become tranquil hiking routes when the snow melts. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high.
A couple of weeks ago at canoecopia in madison, wisconsin i stopped by the ice age trail booth. Explore our chippewa moraine chapter website to learn more about the ice age trail and the many volunteers who build, maintain, and support the trail in chippewa county. This effect is very pronounced in the down east region. Follow the tabs along the top of the page to start, or start by clicking here to see whats new. The ice age trail atlas features more than 100 color, shaded reliefstyle maps at 1.
Hiking the ice age trail mecan river segment wisconsin explorer. They may be purchased online at our store, or inperson at the iata headquarters. There were many new bridges and also fresh cuts of timber where trail maintainers had recently cleared the trail with a chainsaw. Ice age trail backpacking in the chequamegon national forest. The book is intended to be paired with ice age trail atlas maps. The ice age trail alliance gives the name miler to anyone who completes the entire trail, all at once or in sections. We hiked the ice age trail section that was easy if madison. The ice age trail guidebook features more than 100 detailed segmentbysegment descriptions and maps to help you connect with the thousandmile ice age national scenic trail. Stilllessknown are the florida trail 1,300 miles, the ice age trail in wisconsin 1,000 miles, the continental divide trail from texas to montana 3,200 miles, and the natchez trace, which goes through alabama, mississippi, and tennessee 694 miles. I had hiked on several parts of the ice age trail before i decided to hike the whole. For detailed hiking maps, see the ice age trail atlas.
The expansion of the ice age trail in marquette county was predetermined, however, variations in both the planning and. Here the wisconsin river merges with the mighty mississippi, along the. The 10mile trail connects the ice age trail route to timms hill, wisconsins highest point at 1,951. The only confusion i had was after the parnell trail and the ice age trail merged, there was a camp hut on. The great memories and amazing people that combine to make. Organized as the ice age trail alliance, they work through local volunteer chapters. The atlas and ice age trail guidebook exit dnr, which are available for sale from the ice age trail alliance, provide camping and lodging details for all segments of the trail.
There are no fees or permits required to hike the ice age trail. Follow the ice age trail from riverside park through the robert o. The ice age trail begins in portage at the pauquette park and continues 11. I was definitely impressed with the condition of the trail. Established in 1958, the ice age trail alliance iata is a nonprofit volunteer and memberbased organization whose mission is to create, support and protect a thousandmile footpath tracing ice age formations across wisconsin. Ice age map of northern germany and its northern neighbours. These stages have all been merged into the preillinoian in the 1980s.
Ice age national scenic trail madison 2020 all you. Broken down by region, county, and trail segment, each segment description starts off with distance covered and a short statement relating to segment features. Map and download gps waypoints for 36 trails in wisconsin click here to download gps waypoints pois for all of the trails in wisconsin in gpx format. We invite you to use this interactive trail map and guide to enhance your appreciation of the maine landscape during. Portland mans winter thruhike a first for the ice age trail.