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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.

Hemlock Creek Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 10f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 279
About 1/2 mile south of Pigeon Creek, there is a temporary logging bridge spanning an unnamed creek with severely eroded approaches. There is danger of falling through two hazardous openings that might be obscured by heavy snow. In warmer weather, high water and rain could cause further slumping with mud slides. On December 23, 2008, logging operations were resumed on this segment. Hikers and snowshoers might want to consider a detour on Loch Lomond Road and East Lake Shore Drive between Finohorn Road and 26 3/8 Avenue. Please note, 26 3/8 Avenue is a township road that continues into the Barron County Forest as a forest road. Access to and from the Ice Age Trail can be accomplished by using 26 3/8 Avenue instead of Finohorn Road. (12/30/08)



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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