Ice Age Trail
The Ice Age Trail is a National Scenic Trail stretching 1,200 miles (1,900 km) in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. The trail is administered by the National Park Service, and is constructed and maintained by private and public agencies including the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a non-profit and member-volunteer based organization with local chapters. It became an official unit of the National Park System in 2023.
| Ice Age National Scenic Trail | |
|---|---|
The Ice Age Trail's Wood Lake segment in Taylor County | |
| Length | 675 miles (1,086 km) completed 1,200 miles (1,900 km) planned |
| Location | Wisconsin, United States |
| Designation | National Scenic Trail |
| Trailheads | Potawatomi State Park, Door County, Wisconsin Interstate State Park near St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin |
| Use | Hiking, Snowshoeing |
| Highest point | Lookout Mountain, Lincoln County, 1,920 ft (590 m) |
| Lowest point | Lakeshore of Lake Michigan, 580 ft (180 m) |
| Difficulty | Easy to moderate, varies by location |
| Months | Year-round, subject to weather conditions |
| Sights | Glacial landforms |
| Website | Ice Age Trail Alliance NPS site |
| Trail map | |
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