Marathon County Chapter

Ice Age Trail Descriptions and Maps

Ready to explore the Ice Age Trail? Click here to download an excerpt from our Ice Age Trail Companion Guide 2008 covering the Trail in this region. The Companion Guide includes a detailed description of the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail.

You can also view a map of where the Ice Age Trail goes in this region. For highly detailed hiking maps, check out our Ice Age Trail Atlas.


Ice Age Trail Updates

Hikers should be aware that the Ice Age Trail is not a static entity. As the Trail evolves toward completion, its route changes over time as volunteers build new sections and other sections are rerouted or closed. Weather (flooding, storm damage and heavy snow) can alter Trail navigation and access. Humans activities such as hunting and land management (e.g., logging) can also affect Ice Age Trail use.

The following notes describe new sections and reroutes not described in the Companion Guide excerpt above and updates on navigation and access when weather and/or human activities affect the Trail.

Ringle Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 41f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 208
The Ice Age Trail between 2nd Ave. near Ringle and the Village of Hatley was blazed and open for hiking in fall 2007. This portion of Trail shares the Mountain-Bay State Trail. An informational kiosk has been added to the Trail in Hatley. Also, the Ice Age Trail at the far north end of this segment about a quarter-mile before reaching Helf Road is closed during hunting season from Sept. 1st to Dec. 31st each year. A spur trail north to Hwy N is open and blazed in blue to bypass this trail closure. Once you reach Hwy N, roadwalk east a short distance to reach the Helf Road trailhead. (05/01/08)



Have you used the Ice Age Trail in this region lately? Please let us know how it went. Hiker reports are key to our ability to keep the Ice Age Trail well-maintained and user-friendly. We welcome both compliments and complaints. You can call or email the IAPTF main office (800-227-0046, info@iceagetrail.org) or contact the volunteer chapter coordinator with your feedback.

Remember, the Ice Age Trail is built and maintained by volunteers. We can always use your help! Contact the IAPTF main office or the volunteer chapter coordinator to learn how you can get involved or take a look at upcoming activities on our online calendar.
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