Many upgrades improved existing segments in a maintenance-focused year!
A Successful 2024 Trailbuilding Season, Thanks to Volunteers!
Tag Archives: Ice Age Trail Crew
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Moraine Outwash Preserve, Langlade County
What You’ll Do:
Begin a multi-year effort at a geologically significant Alliance-owned property. Build tread along the moraine and open a Dispersed Camping Area.
Also at this event: Crew Leader Skills Training! Learn how you can become an Ice Age Trail Crew Leader, especially if you have participated in previous years’ Trailbuilding events. Contact Chad DuChateau, Director of Trail Operations for details and an application! Email: chad@iceagetrail.org.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, June 4, and concludes on Sunday, June 8. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you’re staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you soon!
Happy Trails,
The Moraine Outwash Preserve Project Team
More Trail to Explore in Marquette County!
Thanks to volunteers, hikers now have an attractive boardwalk and two miles through Montello to enjoy.
“The leaves are gone from the hillsides, and the glory of the red maple and yellow aspen and birch is strewn upon the ground. Only in the protected swamps is there any color, the smoky gold of the tamaracks.” ~ Sigurd Olson
Great Progress: Trail Reroute Underway in the Blue Hills
More than one mile of tread built thanks to volunteers!
High-Quality Tread Improves the Hiker Experience on the Greenbush Segment
Thanks to volunteers, 4,800 feet of sustainable tread exists!
New Puncheon and Stepping Stones Keep Boots Dry on the Plover River Segment
Cheerful volunteer crews embrace muddy conditions, getting good work done!
Volunteers Spruce Up Grandfather Falls Segment
A small maintenance crew persevered through heat and humidity for a successful event in Lincoln County!
Thanks to Exemplary Teamwork, the Plover River Segment has New Stepping Stones
These new stepping stones will keep boots dry for hikers!
Thanks to Volunteers, Hikers Have Dry Boots Through a Wetland
Skilled construction creates a 424-foot boardwalk on the Holy Hill Segment!
Future Crew Leaders Receive Hands-On Training
Crew Leader Training brings volunteers—who have previously demonstrated leadership skills—together to learn, work, and connect.
High Spirits, Inquisitive Minds at IAT-U
A rewarding, hands-on learning experience for volunteers!
IAT-U successfully delivered 10 trainings to a total of 94 volunteers, who generously dedicated 1,486 hours to learning the skills and techniques necessary to contribute to the creation, maintenance, and promotion of a National Scenic Trail.
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Mueller Lake, Langlade County
What You’ll Help Do:
Build tread across dramatic glacial topography of this National Park Service-owned property to reduce road walk miles in the county.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, June 25, and concludes on Sunday, June 29. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch, snacks, thermal mug, and bottles of water.
- A reusable plate and cup for reducing waste.
- Layers for variable temperatures and weather conditions.
- Sturdy hiking or leather work boots (no tennis shoes) and muck boots and hip waders, if you have them.
- Trail work gear: leather work gloves, hat, head net (the bugs are out!!), long sleeve shirt, long pants, and rain gear.
- Day pack with water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant.
- If camping: headlamp, tent, pad, sleeping gear, towel, personal needs, and a lawn chair. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Clover Valley Segment, Walworth County
What You’ll Help Do:
Protect fragile ecosystems and keep boots dry by replacing bridges and boardwalks along the Trail, improving the hiker experience through the Clover Valley State Wildlife Area.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon…
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, July 16, and concludes on Sunday, July 20. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch, snacks, thermal mug, and bottles of water.
- A reusable plate and cup for reducing waste.
- Layers for variable temperatures and weather conditions.
- Sturdy hiking or leather work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Muck boots if you have them.
- Trail work gear: hat, head net (the bugs are out!!), long sleeve shirt, long pants, and rain gear.
- Day pack with water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant.
- If camping: headlamp, tent, pad, sleeping gear, towel, personal needs, and a lawn chair. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Teamwork Successfully Kicks Off the Trailbuilding Season
Multiple structures got built and repaired on the Hemlock Creek Segment!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Cedar Lakes Segment, Washington County
What You’ll Help Do:
Extend the Cedar Lakes Segment by opening more than two miles of new Trail across a partner property owned by the Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate in Ice Age Trail Crew events. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon…
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, October 1, and concludes on Sunday, October 5. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA at registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you’re staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Straight River Segment, Polk County
What You’ll Help Do:
Build a bridge across Straight River, eliminating a road walk along busy State Highway 48. Plus, build tread along an esker with views of the Straight River.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon…
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, September 10, and concludes on Sunday, September 14. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA at registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you’re staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Blue Hills Segment, Rusk County
What You’ll Help Do:
Continue the Trail reroute through the Blue Hills. Expect chainsaw, rock, and tread work during phase two of this exciting project.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon….
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, August 13, and concludes on Sunday, August 17. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA at registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you’re staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Point Beach Segment, Manitowoc County and Tisch Mills Segment, Kewaunee & Manitowoc Counties.
What You’ll Help Do:
Upgrade structures on the Tisch Mills Segment and reroute two miles of Trail off ski trails and onto a dedicated path in Point Beach State Forest.
Limited number of volunteers needed for this small project.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate in Ice Age Trail Crew events. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon…
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, October 22, and concludes on Sunday, October 26. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Lunch, snacks, thermal mug, and bottles of water.
- A reusable plate and cup for reducing waste.
- Layers for variable temperatures and weather conditions.
- Sturdy hiking or leather work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Trail work gear: hat, head net, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and rain gear.
- Day pack with water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant.
- If camping: headlamp, tent, pad, sleeping gear, towel, personal needs, and a lawn chair. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you!
Ice Age Trail Crew – Trailbuilding – Blue Hills Segment, Rusk County
What You’ll Do:
Replace a bridge over Pigeon Creek. Continue the reroute through the Blue Hills by building boardwalk through a tamarack bog. Craft sustainable tread and blaze the path, opening brand-new Trail and completing phase one.
Project Area Map Coming Soon!
All Talents and Abilities Welcome!
There’s a role for volunteers of all ages and abilities. And no experience is necessary to participate. Friendly Alliance staff and certified volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training to get you started immediately.
Registration: Coming Soon!
Schedule:
Your contribution of time and energy is welcome for any part of the event.
The event begins Wednesday, May 14, and concludes on Sunday, May 18. Trail construction activities begin each day around 8:00 a.m. and typically wrap up by 4:30 p.m. On Sunday, work ends by noon.
Meals and Checking in at Base Camp/Volunteer Check In Information:
- Volunteers should report each day to Base Camp (TBA after registration).
- A light breakfast will be provided, along with dinner, for volunteers staying overnight.
What to Bring:
- Your lunch for each day you are on site.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for trail work; mud boots if you have them, may come in handy.
- A hat, gaiter, and head net.
- Plan for variable weather – bring warm layers and rain gear.
- Sturdy hiking or work boots (no tennis shoes) and leather work gloves.
- Day pack, water bottles, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
- Gear for camping if you’re staying overnight. (If you prefer, you may arrange lodging in area hotels, too.)
Questions?
Please contact the Trail Team via email (TrailTeam@iceagetrail.org) or the Ice Age Trail Alliance office (800-227-0046).
We hope to see you soon!
Happy Trails,
The Blue Hills Segment Project Team