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Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Description

During the Ice Age, much of North America was covered by a huge glacier. Some of the best evidence of this glacier is found in Wisconsin such as the state’s many lakes, river valleys, gently rolling hills, and ridges. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail traces the glacier's edge. It stretches nearly 1,200 miles across Wisconsin and passes some fascinating geological formations. Come, explore, and enjoy! The Ice Age National Scenic Trail connects nine units. At Kettle Moraine in southeastern Wisconsin, visitors can see kames, eskers and massive moraines that have given geologists evidence of the direction in which the massive glacier moved. Kettle Moraine Ice Age Unit also offers swimming, camping, boating, and hiking. Other Ice Age units include Devil's Lake, Mill Bluff, Chippewa Moraine, and Interstate. All, except for Chippewa Moraine, offer camping.

Activities

  • Bird Watching

  • Climbing

  • Cross-country skiing

  • Fishing

  • Guided Tours

  • Hiking/Nature Trails

  • Non-motor Boating

  • Snowmobiling

  • Swimming

Operating Hours & Seasons

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is open year round. Some segments may be closed during Wisconsin's November 9-day gun deer hunting season.
The National Park Service office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.

Getting There

Hundreds of trailheads and access points are located along the 1,200 mile route of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Some of these are located near established communities, state and local parks with facilities. Access points are generally located every few miles, however, in remote areas they can be more than 10 miles apart.

National Park Service
700 Rayovac Drive Suitre
100 Madison, Wisconsin 53711

Phone:(608) 441-5610





www.nps.gov/iatr

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