Ice Age Trail Alliance

Ice Age Trail Alliance Our mission is to conserve, create, maintain, and promote Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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Add a little Wisconsin history to your fall hikes! 🥾🐾Explore Trail Communities along the Ice Age Trail that share unique...
09/02/2026

Add a little Wisconsin history to your fall hikes! 🥾🐾

Explore Trail Communities along the Ice Age Trail that share unique pieces of Wisconsin's story. And the Mammoth Hike Challenge is the perfect excuse to do just that.

Discover Scandinavia's Nordic heritage at local stops like ScandiHus, a coffeehouse, gallery, and gift shop celebrating Norwegian culture. Step back in time among Evansville's historic architecture. In Milton, visit the historic Milton House Museum, a former stagecoach inn with ties to the Underground Railroad. And in Whitewater, visit the Effigy Mounds Preserve, home to 13 Native American mounds, and discover other historic landmarks like the mysterious “Witches Tower.”

Plan your visit with the Ice Age Trail Community Itineraries: https://iceagetrail.org/Trail-Communities
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Registration is open for the Mammoth Hike Challenge, and it's FREE: www.iceagetrail.org/mammothhike
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📸: Photos by Nikki Leisso, Katie Hanson, Laurie Hansel, Unknown Photographers, Penny Griglione, V. Samolyk, Allie Schaitel, Diane Koehnke, and Stacie Rush
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Rock County Chapter Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter Portage/Waupaca County Chapter

Join the Buzz Bash: the BIGGEST BLAZING EVENT EVER! 💛💙Be part of a blazing blast across Taylor County, Wis., from Septem...
09/01/2026

Join the Buzz Bash: the BIGGEST BLAZING EVENT EVER! 💛💙

Be part of a blazing blast across Taylor County, Wis., from September 30–October 4, 2026. This five-day event honors the legacy of Taylor County Trail Angel Gerald "Buzz" Meyer by caring for the Ice Age Trail segments he loved.

Help refresh signs and blazes along more than 60 miles of the Ice Age Trail—the largest blazing effort in Ice Age Trail Alliance history! Volunteers will also tackle Trail maintenance, including corridor clearing and tread restoration.

Come for one day or all five and proudly say, “I got ‘Buzz’ed on the Ice Age Trail.” No experience is necessary; training, tools, and most meals are provided.

Sign up to volunteer by September 23, 2026: https://ice-age-trail-alliance.vomo.org/opportunity/iatc-taylor-county-2026
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📸: Photos by IATA Staff, Bob Kaspar, Unknown Photographer, and Dave Caliebe
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Heads up! The Ice Age Trail Alliance headquarters (Cross Plains, Wis.) will be closed on September 2, 2026 for building ...
09/01/2026

Heads up! The Ice Age Trail Alliance headquarters (Cross Plains, Wis.) will be closed on September 2, 2026 for building maintenance. We’ll be back and open our usual hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) on Thursday, September 3. Thanks for understanding!

🚨New Trail Alerts to be aware of on the Ice Age Trail🚨❗️Montello Segment – Trail and Parking Area ClosureDue to construc...
08/31/2026

🚨New Trail Alerts to be aware of on the Ice Age Trail🚨

❗️Montello Segment – Trail and Parking Area Closure

Due to construction by the Krakow Fisheries lock area, the parking area and a portion of the Montello Segment are closed. The construction is anticipated to last until December.

To bypass this closure when hiking eastbound: From the boat launch parking area, follow a mulched path south and southeast, continue on the dirt driveway, and then through the Rendezvous Paddle and Sports parking area. This is private property - stay on the trail! Turn south on Main St (Hwy 22).

❗️Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment – Hunting Closure

A section of the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment between Indian Valley Rd. and Grenlie Rd. is closed Sept. 1 - Jan. 5 for private hunting. To bypass this closed section (from the north), head southwest, then south on N Foley Rd. Turn east on Grenlie Rd.

❗️Thornapple Creek Segment – Hunting Closure

The first 0.4 miles immediately east of Thornapple Creek Rd. is closed Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 for private hunting. To bypass this closed section (from the north), head west, then south on Thornapple Creek Rd. Turn east on Gold Dust Rd.

NOTE: Do not bypass the closed signs to hike sections closed for hunting. If you trespass on private property, it could result in the permanent loss of part of the Ice Age Trail.

Check our Trail Alerts Map for more details: www.iceagetrail.org/Trail-Alerts

08/31/2026

The best days are spent on the trails. 🥾 Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance Mammoth Hike Challenge by registering at IceAgeTrail.org/MammothHike 🍁 Have fun out there!

As National Park Week comes to a close, we hope you had a great time celebrating everything “parks”! 🌲🥾That includes the...
08/29/2026

As National Park Week comes to a close, we hope you had a great time celebrating everything “parks”! 🌲🥾

That includes the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, an official unit of the National Park Service! Stretching 1,200 miles across Wisconsin, the Trail connects unique landscapes, local communities, and glacial history, while giving people countless ways to explore and experience the outdoors.

National Park Week is a time to reflect on what parks mean to us, the benefits they bring to our communities, and the importance of protecting these incredible places for everyone to enjoy for generations to come.

Learn more about National Park Week: www.nationalparks.org/national-park-week
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📸 Photos by Shayla Snopek, Unknown Photographers, and Lisa Ert
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If you want the inside scoop on some scenic spots along the Ice Age Trail, we've got you covered! 🏞️ 🌅Fall in Wisconsin ...
08/28/2026

If you want the inside scoop on some scenic spots along the Ice Age Trail, we've got you covered! 🏞️ 🌅

Fall in Wisconsin is the best time of year to be outside! Here are a few Trail Community matches for taking in some beautiful views during the Mammoth Hike Challenge...

Start your journey in St. Croix Falls, at the Trail's Western Terminus in Interstate State Park, where dramatic views overlook the St. Croix River Valley. In Baraboo, take in the towering quartzite bluffs and lake views at Devil's Lake State Park. Hike the Holy Hill Segment in Slinger for stellar fall colors and views of Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine. Or, head to Manitowoc for Lake Michigan views and landmarks that showcase the city's maritime history.

Plan your visit with the Ice Age Trail Community Itineraries: https://iceagetrail.org/Trail-Communities
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Reminder! Registration is open for the Mammoth Hike Challenge, and it's FREE: www.iceagetrail.org/mammothhike
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📸: Photos by Fran McLaughlin, Cameron Gillie, Kris Van Handel, Angelina Huang, Cathy Williams, Tamaira Rettie, Colin Fiedler, Amy Rogoff, and Marissa Olds
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Trap Rock Chapter Baraboo Hills/Heritage Chapter Washington/Ozaukee County Chapter Lakeshore Chapter

Discover how FarOut App can assist you on your Ice Age Trail journey! 🥾🌿Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance for the IAT-U Vi...
08/27/2026

Discover how FarOut App can assist you on your Ice Age Trail journey! 🥾🌿

Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance for the IAT-U Virtual: The Ins & Outs of the FarOut App Presentation on September 22, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (via Zoom).

Learn about the FarOut App, the official navigational app for the Ice Age Trail! See a live demonstration, find out how it works without internet service, and take advantage of a Q+A session.

BONUS: The FarOut Ice Age Trail Map bundle is on sale from 9/21- 10/5 for only $19.99 (save $10)! It's perfect for the Mammoth Hike Challenge.

Register for FREE: https://bit.ly/4qBmVTa
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📸: Photos by Lori Dalrymple and Jon Kaiser
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Help build more than a mile of new Trail in Dane County and eliminate a busy roadwalk! 🌾⚒️Join the Ice Age Trail Allianc...
08/26/2026

Help build more than a mile of new Trail in Dane County and eliminate a busy roadwalk! 🌾⚒️

Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance September 9-13, 2026, on the Indian Lake Segment in Dane County to build new Trail through county parkland. This project will route the Ice Age Trail away from mixed-use trails and onto a dedicated path.

There are plenty of ways to lend a hand! Help construct new tread, build retaining walls and stone steps, cook meals for volunteers at basecamp, capture the event through photography, and more.

All talents and abilities are welcome! No experience is necessary; Alliance staff and experienced volunteer crew leaders will provide hands-on training. Come for the whole event or just a day!

Sign up to volunteer by September 2, 2026: https://ice-age-trail-alliance.vomo.org/opportunity/iatc-indian-lake-2026
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📸: Photos by Cameron Gillie, Alycia Montanye, Nik Schauer, Rick Gamble, and Amy Lord
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The Mammoth Hike Challenge is a great way to experience fall in Wisconsin with the whole family! 🥾🍂🦣Looking for kid-frie...
08/25/2026

The Mammoth Hike Challenge is a great way to experience fall in Wisconsin with the whole family! 🥾🍂🦣

Looking for kid-friendly adventures along the way? Here are a few Trail Communities to add to your list!

Enjoy an easygoing hike along the paved Portage Canal Segment, with water views along the way and a playground waiting at the end! In Lodi, take a short detour from the Lodi Segment to meet Susie the Duck and see the ducks that gather along Spring Creek. Or, stop by the Alliance headquarters in Cross Plains to pick up a stuffed Monty the Mammoth, then bring your new hiking buddy along for a StoryWalk on part of the Cross Plains Segment!

Plan your visit with the Ice Age Trail Community Itineraries: https://iceagetrail.org/Trail-Communities
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Don't forget to register now for the Mammoth Hike Challenge! It's FREE: www.iceagetrail.org/mammothhike
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📸: Photos by Think Outside, IATA Staff, Portage Area Chamber of Commerce, Unknown Photographers, Amelia Holzem, and Mary Ann Feutz
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Baraboo Hills/Heritage Chapter Lodi Valley Chapter Dane County Chapter

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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