Baraboo Hills Chapter

SAUK COUNTY
The dominant feature of the Ice Age Trail in Sauk County is the Baraboo Hills. Formed 1.6 billion-years-ago, the Baraboo Hills rise 500 feet above the surrounding landscape. The Green Bay Lobe covered the eastern half of the Baraboo Hills and deposited the end moraine, which created Devils Lake. To the north and south of the Baraboo Hills, the Trail crosses glacial outwash plains and small moraines.

A combination of interesting geology, diverse fauna, prehistoric effigy mounds, historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) buildings and spectacular scenery make Devils Lake a popular, must-see destination. The Ice Age Trail takes in most of these rich offerings as it winds through the park.