Contact Info
Madison, WI 53711
- Phone:
- 608-441-5610
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
A mere 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age, much of North America lay under a huge glacier. Mammoths, saber tooth cats and cave lions roamed the earth! 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 nearly 1,200 mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, established in 1980, traces the glacier's edge.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is open year round. However some segments may be closed during Wisconsin's November 9-day gun deer hunting season. Hikers are advised to wear blaze orange when hiking in areas that allow hunting.
Additional information about hunting seasons, trail conditions and closures is available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation.
TThe operating hours for the National Park Service office located at 700 Rayovac Drive, Suite 100 in Madison are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail stretches nearly 1,200 miles across Wisconsin. Its western end is located in Interstate State Park on the St. Croix River in Polk County. The eastern end is located in Potawatomi State Park on Green Bay in Door County. Numerous trailheads with parking are located throughout the state.