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Dane County Chapter Hike – Montrose Segment
September 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Photo Credit: Brent Sieling
The Hike
The Trail starts from the parking lot heading south between two agricultural fields before entering a wooded area, and then winds uphill and west before turning to the south, passing an impressive bedrock outcropping dotted with ferns. It then continues east through an agricultural field and turns southeast to a high plateau. The Trail turns east when entering another woods, and drops down a ridge, then continues south across a farm field and reenters the woods. From this point the segment climbs gradually up the west side of a sandstone ridge, eventually making its way to a fine goat prairie and trailside bench with outstanding views across a glacial outwash plain to the Sugar River watershed and the city of Belleville. The segment takes a northeast turn and crosses a high prairie plateau before entering a woods and turns southeast to reach Cty Hwy D.
Event Details
We’ll hike the Ice Age Trail south while traversing through wooded and prairie areas. From sandstone vistas we’ll see the surrounding Sugar River Valley area. This is an out and back moderate hike (from Frenchtown Rd to Hwy D) with some rolling hills and with a total distance of about 5.5 miles.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on leash.
Be aware of possible Hwy 69 construction and allow extra time to arrive as portions may be closed. May need to access Frenchtown Rd from either Hwy PB (west) or Hwy D (east).
Location
Meet at Parking lot at the intersection of Piller Rd and Frenchtown Rd.