Trailbuilding
Trail Improvement, University Ridge-Madison Segment, Dane County
Dane, Madison, University Ridge Golf Course 2FF4+G2, Verona, WIPhoto Credit: Cameron Gillie Friends, It's time to head out to University Ridge to continue the trail improvement work we've been doing over the past 14 months. The results of our work are gratifying--I walked the west woods today to the Woods Rd. trailhead The look and feel of the trail is such a wonderful […]
Ice Age Trail Crew: Polk County Maintenance Sweep
What You'll Do: This project will focus primarily on tread repair and erosion control, Trail re-route, signage, and other Trail maintenance needs. Come ready for tread and stone work and some corridor clearing! Location: Indianhead Chapter Ice Age Trail Segments, Polk County Schedule: Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of […]
Save the Date: Trail Improvement, Verona Segment, Dane County
Photo Credit: Cameron Gillie 9AM - 3PM, May 11 and 12, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday) Reddan Woods Reroute We will be constructing tread (walking surface) for a 516' reroute. This bypasses a heavily eroded section of trail that follows the fall line down a hillside, and will follow a more sustainable winding route. More details […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Hemlock Creek Segment, Barron and Rusk Counties
What You'll Do: Help upgrade the Trail near the popular Murphy Flowage Recreation Area. Replace deteriorating bridges and boardwalks, refresh signage, and maintain tread. Download Project Area Map All Talents and Abilities Welcome! There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate in MSC events. Friendly Alliance staff […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Training – IAT-U, Dane County
What You'll Do: Learn new skills from experienced staff and expert volunteers. Ice Age Trail University (IAT-U) classes offer a range of learning opportunities from Trail Plumbing to Vegetative Management to Working with Youth. Download the full slate of course offerings Download Project Area Map All Talents and Abilities Welcome! There’s a role for volunteers […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Training – Crew Leader Skills, Dane County
What You'll Do: Learn the skills you need to lead the next Trailbuilding generation. If you participated in past years’ Trailbuilding events and are ready to take the next step, please submit a short application (see registration section below). Registration: Submit your application to Chad DuChateau, Director of Trail Operations, by May 17. Email chad@iceagetrail.org […]
Ice Age Trail Crew: Langlade County Maintenance Sweep
What You’ll Do: Help us put the finishing touches on Trail in Langlade County! This project will focus primarily on tread work, blazing, and signage, but come ready for other Trail maintenance needs as well. You'll also have a chance to attend hands-on blazing and signage, vegetative management, and outreach training hosted by Alliance staff. […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Plover River Segment, Marathon County
What You'll Help Do: If you like stonework, this project is for you! Help shift nearby rock to create a natural-looking, stepping-stone path. This effort will give the August Plover River Segment project a good jump start! Download Project Area Map All Talents and Abilities Welcome! There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and […]
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Holy Hill Segment, Washington County
What You'll Help Do: A reroute of the Ice Age Trail between Pleasant Hill Road and Waterford Road will shorten a road walk and add a parking lot. The change also brings the Trail closer to a wetland, necessitating the construction of a 400-foot boardwalk to keep boots dry and protect habitat. If you like […]
Ice Age Trail Crew: Lincoln County Maintenance Sweep
What You'll Do: This project will focus primarily on structure repair, tread improvement, corridor clearing, and signage updates throughout the beautiful and rugged Northwoods Chapter. Come ready for other trail maintenance work too! Location: Northwoods Chapter Ice Age Trail Segments, Lincoln County Schedule: Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of […]