Where is the Ice Age Scenic Trail?
It overlooks the St. Croix River and our neighbors in Minnesota. The Trail’s eastern terminus is in Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay, Door County. The Ice Age Trail is built and maintained largely by volunteers.
How long does it take to hike the Ice Age Trail?
eight to 12 weeks
Most people take eight to 12 weeks to hike the Ice Age Trail.
Are there bears on the Ice Age Trail?
Perhaps few Americans are aware that Wisconsin is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, let alone nearly 29,000 black bears.
How long is the Ice Age Scenic Trail?
1,200 mile
The nearly 1,200 mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail, established in 1980, traces the glacier’s edge.
Where does the Ice Age Trail start?
St. Croix Falls
History. The Ice Age Trail began as conservationist Ray Zillmer’s idea for having an “Ice Age National Park” of 500 miles starting at St. Croix Falls, going south through Madison, northeast through the Kettle Moraine areas ending near Sturgeon Bay.
Where is the American Discovery Trail?
The American Discovery Trail begins (or ends) with your feet in the Pacific Ocean at Point Reyes National Seashore in California. From there, it traverses California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado, where in Denver it splits into two routes. The Northern Midwest route travels through Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
Can I camp anywhere on Ice Age Trail?
Primitive Camping Areas In areas where primitive camping is allowed, no facilities are available and no permits or reservations are required. You may set up camp for the night anywhere provided your site is 200 feet from water and 200 feet from the Ice Age Trail itself.
Can you bring dogs on Ice Age Trail?
Yes, generally, dogs are allowed on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Does Ice Age Trail need a bear bag?
This section of the Ice Age Trail is one of the most remote and wild. Black bear are frequently sighted, so if you’re camping you’ll need a bear bag or vault.
Where is the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail?
Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail
| Ice Age National Scenic Trail | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Can you camp on the American Discovery Trail?
There are many public and private campgrounds in the national, state, county, or town parks and forests. A few are free but most are not. Many small town parks will allow self-powered trekkers to camp for one night. Many of the towns through which the trail passes contain motels, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts.
Where does the American Discovery Trail start and end?