Langlade County Chapter

Parrish Hills Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Maps 31f and 32f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 227
Trail markings, directional arrows at critical intersections and yellow plastic strips were checked and replaced on the stretch from Hwy T to the Lincoln County line in 2006. Locator signs were installed during 1997 at select points along the Trail or where the Trail crosses public roads. The segment requires a ford across the Prairie River. The bottom of the river is firm and the water level is usually below the knees. Depending on water levels, the segment also has several wet crossings, which may require slight detours. A short portion of the Trail was rerouted along First Lake Road due to persistent beaver activity. Active logging is occurring on county-owned land south of the Prairie River ford so caution is advised. A short stretch of the Trail across privately owned land north of the Prairie River crossing was reestablished in 2001. (05/01/08)

Highland Lakes Western Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Maps 32f and 33f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 225
Several parcels are being logged. Hikers are urged to use caution through the logged areas. Off-road markings, directional arrows at critical intersections and yellow plastic strips were checked and replaced where needed in 2006. Persons interested in this segment should contact the chapter coordinator for a map and more current information. (05/01/08)

Old Railroad Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Maps 33f and 34f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 220
Markings, directional arrows at critical intersections and yellow plastic strips were checked and replaced for the segment by one of the chapter's adopt-a-trail crew during the spring of 2005. In times of low water, hikers can take a short cut across a narrow neck of a shallow lake located just southeast of the Game Lake Nature Trail. In 2002, the Ice Age Trail was rerouted around a wetland and a Aldo Leopold bench were installed as a Boy Scout Eagle project at the location of the low water shortcut. Locator signs were installed in 1997 at select sites along the Trail or where the Trail crosses public roads. There are two primitive campsites along this segment. (05/01/08)

Lumber Camp Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Maps 34f and 35f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 219
Markings, directional arrows at critical intersections and yellow plastic strips were checked and replaced where needed in 2006 on the stretch from Hwy S to Hwy 52. The stretch from Hwy S to Hwy A was checked this spring. Some winter storm damage was observed. Locator signs were installed during the summer of 1997 at select sites along the Trail or where the Trail crosses public roads. (05/01/08)

Kettlebowl Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Maps 35f and 36f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 216
In 2003 the southern access to this segment was closed due to an extensive logging operation. However, in November, 2004 the chapter was able to reestablish the Trail north of Sherry Road so that portion is open for hiking. The stretch east of Polar-Price Road to Sherry Road is closed at the landowner's owners request due to logging. Hikers can reach the trailhead on Sherry Road by following an onroad trek via Price-Polar and Oak Roads. Markings were checked and replaced where needed on the stretch from Kettlebowl Ski Hill at Hwy 52 south to Sherry Road multiple times in recent years. Locator signs were installed during the summer of 1997 at select sites along the Trail or where the Trail crosses public roads. (05/01/08)