Photograph of a large glacial erratic boulder in autumn with trees covered in colorful foliage and f
Glacial Erratic Boulder on Harwood Lake Segment of Ice Age National Scenic Trail NPS Photo / Billy Flynn

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Federal Recreation Area · Wisconsin · National Park Service

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, managed and maintained by dedicated volunteers, Ice Age Trail Alliance, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners, and the National Park Service.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
608-798-8700
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Animals · Birds · Climate Change · Forests and Woodlands · Geology · Glaciers · Grasslands · Prairies · Natural Sounds · Scenic Views · Trails

Activities & features: Fishing · Hands-On · Volunteer Vacation · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching

Photos

  • Photograph of “Ice Age Trail” sign surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of a forest scene with a V-shaped boulder-strewn valley.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of “Ice Age Trail” sign surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of a yellow rectangular blaze painted onto the trunk of a tree.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of leaf covered trail in autumn.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of an autumn prairie scene with a grassy trail meandering into the distance.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of autumn forest scene with dirt trail littered with colorful leaves leading into forest,
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn

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Guides for the trip

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Sources: National Park Service · updated 2026-08-12