The ice age national scenic trail is a thousandmile footpathentirely within the state of wisconsinthat courses like a river through a varied landscape. Along wisconsins ice age trail photographs by bart smith edited by eric sherman and andrew hanson iii foreword by congressman david obey the ice age trail is a nationally significant resource, and this appealing book paints a picture of the trail that is both engaging. Over 12,000 years ago glacial ice cut through wisconsin shaping the landscape, the trail passes some of the most scenic parts of this terrain. The book grew from their experiences walking wisconsins ice age trail over several years. Wisconsin has hundreds of miles of scenic atv trails for your fourwheeling adventures. Adventures hiking the ice age trail, by melanie mcmanus, documents her experiences and the experiences of others whove hiked the 1,100mile trail. We talk to melanie mcmanus about her journey across wisconsin on the ice age trail.
Thousandmiler chronicles recordsetting ice age trail. The ice age trail was established by act of congress in 1980, in large part as a result of the efforts of wisconsin congressman henry s. Marquette county ice age national scenic trail expansion. The ice age trail is one of the countrys national scenic trails, and is a trek across the state of wisconsin that travels through rolling green hills, river valleys, and. Explore the best rated trails in wisconsin, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the oak leaf trail and elroysparta state trail. In 20, melanie radzicki mcmanus set out from the western terminus of the ice age trail with the goal of completing a thruhike of the trail in the fastest known time for a woman. The ice age national scenic trail is a thousandmile footpath wisconsin.
Theres also an introduction to the history of the iat. Explore the communities along the trail by clicking on the links at the top of the page rice lake. The ice age trail is also home to abundant wildlife, with roaming mammals like wolves, bears, fox, deer, and porcupine amongst a large. The ice age trail follows a landscape of woods, hills and wetlands sculpted by. Dayhiking the ice age trail, wisconsin sierra club outings. Cameron gillie is a former photojournalist who is hiking and photographing all 1,200 miles of the ice age trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Be sure to also check online trail map to read any trail conditions reports for the section you plan to hike. The most touching chapter features veterans and the emotional need to walk off the war before transitioning back. Equestrian use, hiking, dog walking, and bicycling are allowed on this trail. Hike wisconsin trails wisconsin trail hiking company. The bulk of the hiking over three days will cover consecutive sections of the trail amounting to about 36 miles, featuring mature forests, prairies and marshes with occasional long. Its wildcard season with not one, but two wildcards.
We are noob backpackers, so we only hiked from parnell tower to shelter 5 greenbush shelter. He walked the janesville segment of the trail wednesday. The ice age national scenic trail meanders across the state of wisconsin through scenic glacial terrain dotted with lakes, steep hills, and long, narrow ridges. On the ice age trail in the kettle moraine north unit state forest located in wisconsin. Simpson bring this landscape to life and help readers understand what ice age wisconsin was like. Think of it as wisconsins version of the appalachian trail. There can be a lot of details to navigate when you hike the ice age trail in wisconsins fall and wildcard season. Its all part of his around wisco series capturing images of the. Ice age trail map how to plan your thruhike 101 greenbelly. Following the ice age trail in a new book, thousandmiler ap news. The ice age trail goes through several state and federal lands in wisconsin, including traveling many miles through county and private lands.
But someone recommend this book about the ice age trail in my home state of a wisconsin. Photographer captures janesville segment of ice age trail. An interactive map of the ice age national scenic trail iat. The ice age trail atlas 2014 is a set of 105 color, shaded reliefstyle maps at 1. Photographer documents life on and around the ice age trail. Trail iat is a thousandmile trail that traverses the length of wisconsin from east to west. Her book, just out from the wisconsin society historical press, documents the challenges that she and others faced hiking the ice age trail from getting lost to blisters, injuries, ticks. A mere 15,000 years ago during the ice age, much of north america lay under a huge glacier. Information about the ice age national scenic trail, a national and state scenic trail located entirely within wisconsin. The ice age trail plays host to a number of natural wonders, including baraboo hills and devils lake.
Oberle is a thorp teacher active in environmental studies with students. Following the ice age trail in a new book, thousandmiler. The main event will take place in marathon county to continue now a longer, more sustainable trail. The expansion of the ice age trail in marquette county was predetermined, however, variations in both the planning and. Thousandmiler weaves together practical advice, hiker profiles and cultural tales the author collected while setting a record for completing the more than 1,000mile ice age national scenic trail across wisconsin in 36 days. Hiking the ice age trail in wisconsin culture trip. Simply ink stamp the date on this and add it to your book in the future. The timm s hill trail is a 10 mile nonmotorized trail connecting the ice age trail to timm s hill, elevation 1951. Overnight backpacking on the ice age trail in wisconsin. Read our guide to hiking the ice age trail, wisconsins footpath that traces the ridge of a former glacier. Hiker resources map, guidebook, and more ice age trail alliance. Below youll find some of our favorite day hikes from all parts of the ice age trail. Find a trail and rent offroad equipment with our helpful directory. Adventures on wisconsins ice age trail, arpin, wisconsin.
There were many new bridges and also fresh cuts of timber where trail maintainers had recently cleared the trail with a chainsaw. The trail itself was well defined as i am sure this is a popular stretch, so it was well worn down. The ice age trail hartman creek segment is set off from the hubs of activities surrounding the chain olakes at hartman creek state park. Walk the ice age trail to witness hundreds of crystal lakes, thriving prairies and farmlands, towering white pines and diverse wetlands, ancient native american effigy mounds, remnant oak. Ice age national scenic trail madison 2020 all you. Gillie, 53, of madison, set out earlier this year to photograph the sights along wisconsins 1,200mile ice age trail, which follows the path of glacial formations across the state, from green bay south to janesville, then north through wausau and west to the minnesota border. The ice age trail guidebook features more than 100 detailed. In addition to the state parks and forests listed below from west to east along the trail, the ice age trail travels through many state wildlife and fishery areas and some state natural areas. One of the best trails you can go on is the ice age trail. Hike wisconsin trails and experience wisconsins extraordinary trails and scenery. The ice age national scenic trail is a thousandmile footpathentirely within the state of wisconsin that courses like a river through a varied landscape. The trail is open year round for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and is marked with blazes on the trees and arrows. In contrast to the in contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the ice age trail guidebook 2014, each map in this package is printed on an 8. They may be purchased online at our store, or inperson at the iata headquarters.
The wisconsin glacial episode, also called the wisconsin glaciation, was the most recent glacial period of the north american ice sheet complex. The ice age trail guidebook, atlas, databook show the locations on and near the trail of the available types of camping, making them indispensable resources. Mammoths, saber tooth cats and cave lions roamed the earth. I was definitely impressed with the condition of the trail. Passport cancellations stamps ice age national scenic. Adventures hiking the ice age trail wisconsin public radio.
Some of the best evidence of this glacier is found in wisconsin such as the states many lakes, river valleys, gently rolling hills, and ridges. Part guide book, part personal essays of our adventures on the trail, and filled with color photographs, we invite others to. The ice age trail passes through hummocky end moraine terrain on county. This advance included the cordilleran ice sheet, which nucleated in the northern north american cordillera. Stewart tunnel ice formations belleville, wisconsin. Ice age trail backpacking in the chequamegon national forest. Ice age national scenic trail passport stamp locations. Stewart tunnel, a former railroad tunnel thats now part of a bike trail, has great ice formations that form from water dripping from its roof. Reuss, who in 1976 authored the book on the trail of the ice age. The ice age trail guidebook, atlas, databook show the locations on and near the trail of the available types of camping, making them indispensable resources for ice age trail backpackers. Wisconsin county parks are a great way for you and your family to enjoy the outdoors while exploring the states natural beauty.
Ice age trail databook 2020 2022 edition 55 sauk county atlas maps 58fe59fe, 58fw60fw, 61f, 62f. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. He was a leader in the region during the second half of the 1700s. Ice age national scenic trail this post is a directory of all the segments of the ice age trail. Written for those seeking a wide range of adventures on the ice age trail, the guidebook includes. Hiking the devils staircase segment of the ice age. With more than 150 trails covering 2162 miles youre bound to find a perfect trail for you. I found this to be filled with fascinating tales from the trail and insights. The ice age trail atlas and guidebook exit dnr, containing maps for all sections of the trail, are available for sale from the ice age trail alliance. Covid19 and the ice age trail revised 2020 mobile skills crew schedule. Waupaca river, hartman creek, and emmons creek segment.
For your e version, you will receive a link to download the book pdf file, 73 mb as part of. But you can pick virtually any portion of the trail and its super easy to hike. The wisconsin ice age trail is a 1,200 mile hiking trail stretching from the minnesota border, all the way to lake michigan. We hiked the ice age trail section that was easy if madison.
But unless you live in wisconsin, you may not know about the 1,100mile 1,770 kilometer ice age trail. As a recent resident of wisconsin the ice age trail and intrigued me and i one day hope to make the thru hike myself. The wintery works of art look as though they could. The ice age connector trail runs between janesville and milton and is undergoing development. The following is a list of some backpacking areas along the ice age national scenic trail.