Indianhead Chapter

Ice Age Trail Descriptions and Maps

Ready to explore the Ice Age Trail? Download an excerpt from our Ice Age Trail Companion Guide 2008 covering the Trail in this region. The Companion Guide includes a detailed description of the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail.   You can also download a map of where the Ice Age Trail goes in this region. For highly detailed hiking maps, check out our Ice Age Trail Atlas.


Ice Age Trail Updates

Hikers should be aware that the Ice Age Trail is not a static entity. As the Trail evolves toward completion, its route changes over time as volunteers build new sections and other sections are rerouted or closed. Weather (flooding, storm damage and heavy snow) can alter Trail navigation and access. Humans activities such as hunting and land management (e.g., logging) can also affect Ice Age Trail use.

The following notes describe new sections and reroutes not described in the Companion Guide excerpt above and updates on navigation and access when weather and/or human activities affect the Trail.

Straight Lake Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 3f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 297
Volunteers from across the state and beyond joined the IATA’s Indianhead Chapter to craft ~1.75 miles of off-road Ice Age Trail tread at a recent Mobile Skills Crew event. The new portion of the segment extends into the heart of Straight Lake State Park, Wisconsin’s newest state park. Additional Mobile Skills Crew volunteer events are planned for 2010 to add additional off-road miles to the segment. Click here to see a map of the segment. (10/19/09)



Have you used the Ice Age Trail in this region lately? Please let us know how it went. Hiker reports are key to our ability to keep the Ice Age Trail well-maintained and user-friendly. We welcome both compliments and complaints. You can call or email the IAPTF main office (800-227-0046, info@iceagetrail.org) or contact the volunteer chapter coordinator with your feedback.

Remember, the Ice Age Trail is built and maintained by volunteers. We can always use your help! Contact the IAPTF main office or the volunteer chapter coordinator to learn how you can get involved or take a look at upcoming activities on our online calendar.
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