The section of the Ice Age Trail leading north from South Shore Road to the intersection with the Devil’s Lake State Park Uplands Trail has been rerouted to eliminate a portion of the Trail badly damaged by flooding. The north and south access points for the rerouted section remain the same; the new route now travels to the west of a scenic gorge instead of to the east.

At a recent trail building project, volunteers crafted a short section of new Ice Age Trail so that the “official” Trail route no longer needs to veer off to the parking area on Solum Lane. There is still a spur trail from the parking area.

Hundreds of volunteers from near and far flocked to Baraboo in October of 2008 to help complete the Baraboo Segment. The new >5-mile segment highlights the Baraboo Riverwalk and a scenic, forested ridge on the UW-Baraboo/Sauk County campus.

Volunteers recently crafted a new section of off-road Trail and upgraded the signage throughout the entire Cross Plains Segment.

The northernmost mile of this segment (i.e., south of County Road F) is currently closed at landowner request. For long-distance hikers walking east to west, as you approach the end of the segment, turn east on the unnamed road that intersects the Ice Age Trail shortly after the second crossing of Moose Ear Creek and walk east three-quarters of a mile out to County Road F. (If that sounds confusing, it’s because County Road F bends 90 degrees near the end of the segment, bordering the northern portion of this segment on both the north and east.) Follow County Road F north and then west as it bends 90 degrees after its intersection with County Road O. Resume off-road walking north of County Road F on the Northern Blue Hills Segment.

A portion of this segment crossing private land is now closed. The new route is as follows: Eastbound: Continue walking south on County Hwy E to 245th Ave. The distance from the trailhead on Hwy E (near Camp Nawakwa) to 245th Ave is 0.9 mile. Then proceed east on 245th Ave for 0.92 mile to the trail entrance on the north side of 245th Ave. Westbound: Proceed across 245th Ave on the trail to a side trail to your left. This distance is 1.09 mi. Follow a lightly marked trail to 245th Ave (gravel road) and turn right (westbound) for 0.92 miles to County Hwy E. Turn right and walk (facing traffic) on Hwy E 0.9 mile to the westbound trailhead sign near Camp Nawakwa.

Volunteers have recently opened/rerouted the section of the segment passing through scenic University Ridge Golf Course land between County Road M and Woods Rd. Parking is a bit tricky for day-hikers interested in hiking the section through U-Ridge. On weekends, park at UW’s Noer Turfgrass Research Center on the west side of CR-M and then hike west. On weekdays, park on Flagstone Dr. east of CR-M, then EXERCISE CAUTION crossing the very busy CR-M to pick up the Trail at the Noer Center. You can also park at the University Ridge golf course lower lot; be sure to depart before the gates are locked at dusk. Hikers are welcome to use the restrooms and snack bar at the golf course clubhouse. No facilities are available at the Noer Center.

Construction work on the Badger Prairie Health Care complex has necessitated some reroutes of the Ice Age Trail between where the IAT splits off from the Military Ridge Trail and where it passes through Badger Prairie County Park north of Business 18/151 (Verona Ave.).

Fortunately, a new bike trail is now open between County Road PD and the Military Ridge Trail Park & Ride lot just south of Business 18/151 (Verona Ave.) on Old PB. Hikers can use the new bike trail from the Badger Prairie Park road through the tunnel under Verona Ave. for a much shorter and safer detour around the construction at the Badger Prairie Health Care complex. Southbound hikers can see the bike path to the southeast as they leave the prairie to enter the Shelter #1 parking lot, and can get to it by walking a short distance east on the park road. The Ice Age Trail and the bike path will continue to share the tunnel after the construction ends.

Volunteers from the IATA’s Heritage Trail Chapter have installed Ice Age Trail map boxes at the following trailheads and trail access points:

- On the Portage Canal Segment at the intersection of Highway 33 and Edgewater Street, just north of the Wisconsin River.

- On the Portage Canal Segment at the kiosk just north and east of the Highway 33/Agency House Road intersection.

- At the kiosk on Agency House Road where the Portage Canal Segment ends and the Marquette Segment begins.

- On the Marquette Segment where the Ice Age Trail crosses Clark Road.

- On the Marquette Segment at Governor’s Bend County Park.

This segment is closed in parts of November and December for gun deer-hunting seasons. This segment crosses private land and is closed periodically at landowner request. Staying off closed segments across the state during hunting seasons is critical to maintaining the good relationships with private landowners on which the Ice Age Trail relies.

There is a new underpass of Business 18/151 that the Ice Age Trail now uses; the Ice Age Trail crossing of that road and its continuation down to the Military Ridge Trail crossing are now just a bit west of what is shown in the Ice Age Trail Atlas. Trail users can still access the Ice Age Trail from the Military Ridge parking area shown in the Atlas.

The portion of this segment between the Military Ridge Trail south to County Road M was roughed up by flooding in 2008. The northern part of this stretch bordering wetland to the northwest and a sewer berm and Badger Mill Creek to the southeast was flooded for 500-600 feet again in August 2010 despite the City of Verona Parks Department's addition of layers of gravel to raise the trail's surface level in 2009. It is possible to get around this "lake" by relatively easy bushwhacking on the sewer berm. A longer detour, requiring one-half mile of city street walking, is to take the Military Ridge Trail west to Lincoln Street, and Lincoln Street 0.5 miles south across the footbridge to rejoin the trail.

Another chronically wet area between the Lincoln Street foot bridge and the trail's bridge crossing from the south to the north side of Badger Mill Creek was fixed in May of 2010 when volunteers constructed roughly 275 feet of boardwalk and puncheon. In the fall of 2010, the chapter plans to begin building a reroute of the rutted path north of the quarry near Highway M to higher ground on the east side of the quarry.

This segment is now home to a dispersed camping area created specifically for long-distance, multi-day Ice Age Trail hikers. Click here to see a map showing location of the camping area. The camping area has no facilities and is a “camp within sight of this sign”-type area. It offers multi-day, long-distance hikers a good spot to camp right on the Trail in an area of the state where such opportunities are limited. The site is NOT intended for use by those looking to do a one-night out-and-back hike.

In late September of 2009, more than 60 volunteers devoted more than 1170 volunteer hours to crafting a new off-road segment of the Ice Age Trail in southern Dane County. The new section of Trail extends east from the Badger State Trail to Piller Road.

At an October 2009 trail-building event, more than 50 volunteers from around the state and beyond joined the High Point Chapter on the Wood Lake Segment to build more than 200 feet of boardwalk, construct a quarter-mile reroute to incorporate fantastic views of Wood Lake and upgrade four miles of Trail signage. One result is that the Ice Age Trail route now follows the southern half of the Wood Lake Loop as opposed to the northern. The northern portion of the loop that is not part of the Ice Age Trail has white blazes.

The section that runs from the Jerry Lake parking area north to Forest Road 572 has been logged out with downfall from the winter. A strategically fallen large white pine across the South Fork of Yellow River between Forest Road 572 and Forest Road 576 provides a temporary crossing of the river. The US Forest Service, Ice Age Trail Alliance and others are working to secure a possible reroute and new bridge installation for coming years.

The section between Hwy 64 north to Forest Road 558 (also known as Trucker Lane), where a tornado wiped out an old-growth hemlock forest several years ago, continues to present a maintenance challenge. The limited existence of trees on which to hang IAT blazes and the rapid growth of raspberry bushes and other underbrush make for a difficult and potentially confusing passage. Trail maintainers hope to work hard throughout this growing season to keep the section navigable.

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.

Logging activities on this segment have made it impassable. Long-distance hikers are advised to use a road walk instead from Rock Ledge Rd. to Princl Rd. (east to west hikers) or Princl Rd. to Rock Ledge Rd. (west to east hikers).

Volunteers from the Lakeshore Chapter have opened a beautiful new Ice Age Trail segment through Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Reserve, just west of Two Rivers.

Lakeshore Chapter volunteers have blazed the Ice Age Trail through Schuette Park (Clay Pit Rd. to Broadway St.) in Manitowoc. The rest of the segment lacks official IAT yellow blazes. The route is described in the Atlas and Companion Guide and depicted on the IATA online trail map.

Come hike a new segment of the Ice Age Trail constructed in 2008 and 2009 by Lakeshore Chapter volunteers and others from around the state via Mobile Skills Crew projects and numerous other workdays. The segment is located just east of Elkhart Lake.

On account of opening the new LaBudde Creek Segment and the desire to route hikers onto safer roads, the connecting route between these two segments has changed from that shown/described in our two guidebooks. If hiking the Ice Age Trail from east to west, from the southern terminus of the LaBudde Creek Segment at Garton Rd., turn right and go west 0.4 miles, crossing State Road 67. At Golf Course Rd. turn right and go northwest 0.7 miles. At County Road J turn sharply left and go southwest 0.7 miles. At County Road A turn right and go west 1.3 miles. At County Road AP turn left and go south 1.3 miles. At County Road P turn left and go east 0.4 miles to the start of the Greenbush Segment on the south side of the road.

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 detours and off-trail navigation and can lead to soggy feet and pants. (The photo above is an example of such a crossing.) For those uncomfortable with navigating around large wet areas, a road walk along Five Cent Rd. west to County Road H skirts several of the wet areas. Active logging is occurring on county-owned land south of the Prairie River ford so caution is advised.

Several parcels through which this segment passes are being logged. Hikers are urged to use caution through the logged areas.

A short section of the Trail within this segment was recently rerouted. Hiking east to west, as the Trail passes Veteran’s Memorial Park and Jack Lake, hikers will arrive at Pence Lake Road. Rather than continuing north along a fire lane on the old section of Trail, hikers should walk west on Pence Lake Road approximately 300 feet, head north on the ~1/4-mile new section of Trail, then bear west where the new section of Trail meets the old.

The section of the Ice Age Trail that formerly ran between Polar-Price Road to Sherry Road is closed at landowner request due to logging.

Thanks to efforts by a volunteer with the Langlade County Chapter, a short reroute on this segment just south of the Kettlebowl Ski Area eliminates some hiking along Kent Fire Tower Rd. The upshot is that hikers moving in either direction will want to take a left turn instead of a right turn when intersecting Kent Fire Tower Rd., hike a very short distance along the road, and then continue with off-road hiking.

A change in land ownership has closed a short section of trail immediately south of Mole Brook Road. Bypass the closed section by following Meadowlark Lane from Mole Brook Road to the southern end of Meadowlark Lane, where you’ll find a driveway. Head down the driveway to pick up the Ice Age Trail as it continues south to Poplar Lane.

A bench and table have been installed at the Hatley trailhead/kiosk. Material was purchased locally with funds provided by a portion of a recent donation from the Jacob Foundation.

A long-closed portion of this segment north of County Road N at Fire Lane Road and Partridge Road has been reopened. Blazes and signage have been updated and logging debris has been cleared. A volunteer has adopted the segment and continues to upgrade it. We are in the process of providing a better crossing at Thornapple Creek. Reopening this segment provides about 2 additional miles of off-road trail and eliminates approximately 2.5 miles of road travel. The reopened section intersects Thornapple Creek Road about 3/4 miles south of County Road Z. A short road-walk is still required along Thornapple Creek Road to reach the portion of off-road Trail north of County Road Z (leading into Dells of the Eau Claire County Park).

Volunteers have completed a short reroute within Dells of the Eau Claire County Park. The Trail formerly crossed County Road Y and went south on the bridge, then continued to the east on the south side of the river. It now travels straight across County Road Y and continues to the east on the north side of the river. It rejoins the previous route after crossing the river on the new dam and bridge located near the swimming area. The reroute provides a much safer crossing of County Road Y than what was previously required.

The connecting route access to the Chaffee Creek Segment described in the Atlas and Companion Guide is incorrect. Hiking south-to-north along Hwy CH in Marquette County, the route is incorrectly described as heading north up Becker Rd. to reach the start of the segment. The correct route requires hikers to continue past Becker Rd. on Hwy CH until Hwy CH intersects with Czech Ave. in Waushara County: Walk north on Hwy CH, cross the Marquette/Waushara county line, then continue north 1 mile. At Czech Ave. turn right and go east 0.4 miles. At 5th Rd. turn right and go southeast 0.7 miles. At 6th Ave. turn right and go south 0.6 miles to the end of the street. Here, the Ice Age Trail intersects the road. Turn right onto the Ice Age Trail and go south 1 mile to the southern trailhead of the Chaffee Creek Segment, then turn around and head back north to start hiking the full segment.

The invasive plant, garlic mustard, has been found along Turtle Lake Road. It has not been found on the Ice Age Trail...please help keep it that way by thoroughly brushing off boots and pant legs prior to and after hiking on this segment. Hikers planning a trek through this segment should be able to identify and in turn report garlic mustard sightings to the Lincoln County Forestry Department (715-536-0327)

Garlic mustard, an invasive plant, has invaded the Underdown Recreation Area in Lincoln County. It has been found directly on the Ice Age Trail segment that runs through the Rec Area; at least three patches have been spotted at or around the large parking lot on Copper Lake Road. Hikers planning a trek through this segment should be able to identify and in turn report garlic mustard sightings to the Lincoln County Forestry Department (715-536-0327). Some horse riding trails in the Rec Area have been closed. As of now, the Ice Age Trail is open. Please thoroughly brush off boots and pant legs prior to and after hiking on this segment.

The Averill-Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment starting on Burma Road has been rerouted. The new trailhead is now about 100 yards north of the old trailhead. If you're hiking west, when you finish up the Turtle Rock Segment, when you hit Burma Road turn right and hike about 50 yard north to the new trailhead. If you're hiking east, when you finish the Averill-Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment, when you hit Burma Rd. turn right and hike south about 50 yards to the trailhead.

This segment requires that hikers cross a large beaver dam a short distance east of the segment's western terminus. Recent heavy rains have driven up water levels and made the crossing very challenging, and it could remain that way for several weeks depending on the weather. Prior to hiking, check current water level by contacting chapter coordinator Herb Schotz (715-536-9392, Haschotz@aol.com).

The entire Averill-Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment is on private property and is closed from September 1st through January 5th. Dogs must be on a leash and no camping is allowed. Hunting of any kind is not allowed. There is a sign-in box on the east end of this segment.

Volunteers from the Northwoods Chapter have worked to reroute the Ice Age Trail around a wet area north of Conservation Ave., near the western end of this segment.

The drinking water well at the old Camp 27 logging camp site is no longer in operation. It was closed and filled in during the summer of 2008 per a DNR directive. There are now two beaver dam crossings on the western end of this segment. Care should be taken as the top of the dams can be muddy and slippery.

The connecting route access to the Chaffee Creek Segment described in the Atlas and Companion Guide is incorrect. Hiking south-to-north along Hwy CH in Marquette County, the route is incorrectly described as heading north up Becker Rd. to reach the start of the segment. The correct route requires hikers to continue past Becker Rd. on Hwy CH until Hwy CH intersects with Czech Ave. in Waushara County: Walk north on Hwy CH, cross the Marquette/Waushara county line, then continue north 1 mile. At Czech Ave. turn right and go east 0.4 miles. At 5th Rd. turn right and go southeast 0.7 miles. At 6th Ave. turn right and go south 0.6 miles to the end of the street. Here, the Ice Age Trail intersects the road. Turn right onto the Ice Age Trail and go south 1 mile to the southern trailhead of the Chaffee Creek Segment, then turn around and head back north to start hiking the full segment.

Portage County Chapter volunteers have extended this segment west from County Road Z to Sunset Lake Road, to the doorstep of the remarkable New Hope Pines State Natural Area. This extension of the Ice Age Trail also changes the connecting route that heads north to Marathon County.

Hikers are urged to wear blaze-orange clothing when hiking the Ice Age Trail during all hunting seasons, not just the gun-deer season in November. Visit the DNR website for a schedule of hunting seasons.

Some segments of the Ice Age Trail crossing private land are closed entirely during certain hunting seasons. Check this website for notes on closed segments or call the chapter coordinator for help in identifying closed segments.

A 760-foot section midway through this segment is occasionally wet or muddy, a remnant of flooding in the summer of 2008. Hikers passing through this segment may get their feet/legs wet; alternatively, they can road-walk around the segment.

The bridge at the unnamed creek about one mile south of the Finohorn Road trailhead no longer exists. On April 2nd, the creek was more than ten feet wide with a water depth in places of over two feet.

The portion of this section between Grassy Lake and Pershing Rd. has been rerouted slightly. If you’re hiking west and pass Grassy Lake, the Trail will bend to the south toward Pershing Rd. about a quarter-mile sooner than it used to. If you’re hiking east, you’ll need to walk about an extra quarter-mile on Pershing Rd. before heading north toward Grassy Lake on the new portion of the segment.

There is a reroute with yellow blazes on the horse/snowmobile trail from the trail crossing north of the USH-12 trailhead to the west end of the boardwalk known as the “Kangaroo Walk”. The boardwalk has been under water for more than a year due to a high water table resulting from higher than normal snowfall and spring rains. The rerouted section is the same length as the original section.

This segment requires that hikers ford the Newwood River and Averill Creek. Recent heavy rains have driven up water levels and made the crossings very challenging, and they could remain that way for several weeks depending on the weather. Prior to hiking, check current water level by contacting chapter coordinator Herb Schotz (715-536-9392, Haschotz@aol.com).

During wet times of the year some of the off-road trail is soggy but hikeable. There often is a wet spot about half way through that can be walked around on a berm adjacent to the trail. This is typical for this section of trail during the spring and persisted throughout the summer and fall of 2009. For a short time during ground thaw, heavy snow melt and spring rains may produce flood water on the trail near the bridge across Spring Brook.

Interpretive signs located throughout the county enhance the hiker's experience by providing information about the Ice Age, IATA history and Washington County. Enjoy a bit of learning as you hike our county.

Gun Deer Hunting Season Update (Nov. 20-28, 2010)

The following segments are closed during this season:
- Northern Kewaskum
- Southern Holy Hill south of Hwy 167

The following segments are not closed but may have hunting nearby:
- Milwaukee River
- Southern Kewaskum
- Cedar Lakes
- Northern Holy Hill
- Remainder of Southern Holy Hill
- Loew Lake

The following segments are the best for hiking during this season:
- West Bend
- Slinger
- Pike Lake (see calendar page for details of chapter hike here, Sunday, 11/21/10).

Gun Deer Hunting Season Update (Nov. 20-28, 2010)

The following segments are closed during this season:
- Northern Kewaskum
- Southern Holy Hill south of Hwy 167

The following segments are not closed but may have hunting nearby:
- Milwaukee River
- Southern Kewaskum
- Cedar Lakes
- Northern Holy Hill
- Remainder of Southern Holy Hill
- Loew Lake

The following segments are the best for hiking during this season:
- West Bend
- Slinger
- Pike Lake (see calendar page for details of chapter hike here, Sunday, 11/21/10).

Gun Deer Hunting Season Update (Nov. 20-28, 2010)

The following segments are closed during this season:
- Northern Kewaskum
- Southern Holy Hill south of Hwy 167

The following segments are not closed but may have hunting nearby:
- Milwaukee River
- Southern Kewaskum
- Cedar Lakes
- Northern Holy Hill
- Remainder of Southern Holy Hill
- Loew Lake

The following segments are the best for hiking during this season:
- West Bend
- Slinger
- Pike Lake (see calendar page for details of chapter hike here, Sunday, 11/21/10).

The Ice Age Trail through the Pike Lake Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest is not open for hiking when the park’s groomed cross country ski trails are also open. Come out and ski this segment instead!

The rest of the Ice Age Trail is open year-round for winter hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. However, accessing the Trail can be a little tricky because not all trailhead parking lots are regularly plowed following snowstorms and roadside parking may not be available. Parking lots at the following locations are NOT regularly plowed during the winter months:

Milwaukee River Segment – Hwy H Lot and Hwy 28 Lot
Northern Kewaskum Segment – Ridge Road Lot
West Bend Segment – Paradise Drive Lot
Cedar Lakes Segment – Hwy NN Lot
Holy Hill Segment - Shannon Road Lot
Loew Lake Segment – Emerald Drive Lot

The Ice Age Trail through the Pike Lake Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest is not open for hiking when the park’s groomed cross country ski trails are also open. Come out and ski this segment instead!

The rest of the Ice Age Trail is open year-round for winter hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. However, accessing the Trail can be a little tricky because not all trailhead parking lots are regularly plowed following snowstorms and roadside parking may not be available. Parking lots at the following locations are NOT regularly plowed during the winter months:

Milwaukee River Segment – Hwy H Lot and Hwy 28 Lot
Northern Kewaskum Segment – Ridge Road Lot
West Bend Segment – Paradise Drive Lot
Cedar Lakes Segment – Hwy NN Lot
Holy Hill Segment - Shannon Road Lot
Loew Lake Segment – Emerald Drive Lot

There is NO roadside parking on the Washington County side of County Hwy Q in the Monches area. Roadside parking is available on Hwy E in Waukesha County or 0.5 miles east on Hwy Q at the DNR parking lot.

A new parking lot and short spur trail at Shannon Road about 1 mile east of Hwy K provides easy access to the north end of this popular trail segment. Construction of trail north from Shannon Road to Pleasant Hill Road has begun. The corridor has been cleared and the route has been pin flagged. Hikers can easily walk this new section of trail but tread work will not be complete until final construction scheduled for August 27th and 29th, 2010. Please consider joining us for the great project. Several older sections of trail to the east of Stations Way Road are being rebuilt to IAT standards. Most of the work was finished by Spring 2010 but minor work continues. Pin flags still mark several of the construction areas.

The boardwalk and bridge south of Waterford Rd. is open and useable. Some parts of the structure are a bit unstable so use caution when crossing it.

This new Ice Age Trail segment from the parking lot on Hwy NN to Cedar Creek Road and the white blazed “Kames Loop” has quickly become a favorite of many hikers.  The trail from the south junction of the Kames Loop trail south to Cedar Creek Road is a few hundred feet east of the old connecting trail which is shown in the Ice Age Trail Atlas. Some of the trail crosses ag fields which may be muddy in the early spring months. Please keep your pets on leash throughout this area as this trail segment is extremely popular.

There is a low area about halfway through the segment that holds water after heavy rains and spring meltwaters. Bypassing the wet area to the south can be difficult. Plan accordingly.

The Ice Age Trail between Hwy H and the Eisenbahn Trail and Sunburst Ski Area on Prospect Road is open and features two new puncheon bridges. Parking is available at McDonalds across Hwy 45. Cross Hwy 45 at the stoplight and crosswalk. The road connect along Prospect Road between this new trail and the older trail to the south has been blazed.

If you’d like a quick rundown of highlights for each of the segments in Waukesha County, take a look at our Segment Highlights table.

“Trail Angels” let us know of any issues that need to be addressed such as downed trees or invasive species. We welcome any concerns or comments you have regarding your hiking experience in the Southern Kettle Moraines of Wisconsin. Please contact Trail Maintenance Coordinator Pat Witkowski (262-490-3515) with comments or concerns.

The connecting route described in the latest editions of our guidebooks takes hikers along busy Highway 83 south of Hartland. Fortunately, volunteers from the Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter have created a new connecting route and new section of Ice Age Trail along a much safer route.

A new paved bike trail has been completed along Cushing Park Road. Ice Age Trail hikers can use the bike trail to connect the Ice Age Trail segment on Main St. in Delafield to the point along Cushing Park Rd. where the Ice Age Trail heads into the Lapham Peak Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest. Parking, restrooms and water are available at Cushing Memorial Park in Delafield.

Volunteers from the Washington/Ozaukee County Chapter have recently completed a new off-road section of the Ice Age Trail's Southern Holy Hill Segment. The new section runs between Shannon Road and Pleasant Hill Road, extending the segment northward by about a half-mile.

Be aware that segments of the Ice Age Trail running through the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest are open for hunting from September - May.  Bright colored clothing should be worn when hiking in these areas. REMEMBER: If you bring a dog with you, be sure to put a bright colored scarf or jacket on your friend, and keep him or her on a leash for his safety, as well as the safety of other hikers who may be sharing the Trail with you. Any part of the Trail that goes through private property is CLOSED during hunting seasons.

Water sites are at the Pinewoods Campground, the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest Headquarters, and the town of Eagle. There are several springs along the Trail in this area where water could be filtered.

Check out our ColdCache Program and begin learning more about Brady’s Rocks, Government Hill, Hartland Marsh, Lapham Peak Kettle Pond, and Scuppernong Spring.

Thanks to the efforts of volunteers at a recent Mobile Skills Crew project hosted by the Waupaca County Chapter, there is now an extra quarter mile of off-road hiking on this segment. Volunteers built a beautiful new section of Ice Age Trail tread between the Waupaca River and Foley Rd. north of Cobb Town Rd. The new section replaces a roadwalk along Foley Rd. and connects up with an existing section of off-road Trail. You can access the new stretch of Trail at the intersection of Foley Rd. and Cobb Town Rd., near the spot where the Waupaca River flows under Cobb Town Rd. Parking is available at a lot on Foley Rd. approximately a half-mile north.

There is a logging operation in progress in the Underdown Segment. The Ice Age Trail is open and marked, but hikers should exercise caution when hiking this segment.

Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area, a popular and beautiful attraction in the Baraboo Hills, is on the eastern end of the Ice Age Trail's Sauk Point Segment. Unfortunately, recent heavy rains have caused extensive damage to the glen. As a result, Parfrey's Glen SNA has been closed until further notice by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The parking area, which is used to access the eastern terminus of the Sauk Point Segment, is also closed. (Note: The trail that leads up into Parfrey's Glen is not technically part of the Ice Age Trail.)

The southern end of the Verona Segment runs through Prairie Moraine County Park. Volunteers have constructed a new section of trail that runs eastward from the dog exercise area and stops at a dead end. That new section is currently blazed with yellow Ice Age Trail blazes, but volunteers will soon replace them with blue blazes (indicating a spur trail) or white blazes (indicating a loop), whichever is ultimately deemed more appropriate. The official Ice Age Trail route has not changed from that depicted on this website map or in the Ice Age Trail Atlas.

At a recent Mobile Skills Crew statewide trailbuilding event, volunteers from around the state and beyond joined forces with the host Waushara County Chapter to extend the Mecan River Segment northward by almost two miles. More than 100 volunteers contributed more than 1900 hours to help reroute the segment from it's old terminus on 7th Avenue north to Buttercup Drive. Come and enjoy this new section of the Ice Age Trail!