Rock County 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.

Flooded trail 

Storrs Lake Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 76f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 107
A 760-foot section midway through this segment is under as much as a foot of water, a remnant of flooding in the summer of 2008. Average water depth is 12 inches, with holes as deep as two feet. The segment is not recommended for day-hikers at this time. Distance hikers moving east to west are advised to continue past the segment’s northern trailhead and continue on Bowers Lake Road approximately 1.5 miles to State Highway 26, then turn left and head south on Hwy 26 for 0.75 miles to resume hiking the Ice Age Trail in Milton. Exercise caution on Hwy 26. Those hiking west to east should reverse the directions for the above road-walk (i.e., 26 north out of Milton, then turn right and head east on Bowers Lake Road). (06/09/09)

New County Marker Added
Sunday, April 5, Rock and Walworth Chapter members added a marker post to give thru-hikers a benchmark for their progress. 



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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