This article is about the trail in Wisconsin. For the trail of the same name in Germany, see Tiefwarensee Ice Age Trail.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age Trail's Wood Lake segment in Taylor County
Length
675 miles (1,086 km) completed 1,200 miles (1,900 km) planned
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Designation
National Scenic Trail
Trailheads
Potawatomi State Park, Door County, Wisconsin Interstate State Park near St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Use
Hiking, Snowshoeing
Highest point
Lookout Mountain, Lincoln County, 1,920 ft (590 m)
Lowest point
Lakeshore of Lake Michigan, 580 ft (180 m)
Difficulty
Easy to moderate, varies by location
Months
Year-round, subject to weather conditions
Sights
Glacial landforms
Website
Ice Age Trail Alliance NPS site
Trail map
The Ice Age Trail is a National Scenic Trail stretching 1,200 miles (1,900 km) in the state of Wisconsin in the United States.[1][2] The trail is administered by the National Park Service,[3] and is constructed and maintained by private and public agencies including the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a non-profit and member-volunteer based organization with local chapters.[4] It became an official unit of the National Park System in 2023.[5]
^"Frequently Asked Questions - Ice Age National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)". Retrieved December 22, 2016.
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^"Management - Ice Age National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)". Retrieved December 22, 2016.
^"Partners - Ice Age National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)". Retrieved December 22, 2016.
^Hunter, Marnie (December 8, 2023). "These three US long-distance trails are now national parks". CNN. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
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