Ice Age Trail - Baraboo, Wisconsin

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Ice Age Trail - Baraboo, Wisconsin

This is one of the eight national scenic trails in the United States.  The trail spans approximately 1200 miles in Wisconsin.  There are only about 575 miles of the trail open to the public now for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing.  The trail was established in 1958, there was the establishment of the Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation.  It is a volunteer based organization whose mission is to preserve Wisconsin’s cultural and glacial heritage for the education, and enjoyment for present and future generations.  There are 24 chapters and have over 5,000 miles.

The Baraboo Hills Chapter portion of the trail lies nestled approximately seven miles south of Baraboo.  The trail begins at the Merrimac ferry and Lake Wisconsin, continues for approximately four miles through Riverland Conservancy’s wetlad and prairie before traveling along the bluffs surrounding Devil’s Lake.  A spur of the trail, which is approximately 4.4 miles in length begins on Hwy 113, and concludes at Parfrey’s Glen.

If you are interested in more information about the foundation contact 608-254-8784 or email shirleytollaksen@msn.com