One of the many cool things about Wisconsin is that is has a big long trail (1,000 miles!) that generally follow the outline of the last glaciers in Wisconsin. It does diverge in sections to include some other interesting geological features, but the main idea of it is to give hikers a chance to follow along the glacier created landscape. Like the Appalachian trail, the Ice Age trail is being created and is maintained by volunteer groups. Unlike the Appalachian, the Ice Age trail goes through communities. Part of the aim of the organization that runs the trail is to encourage visitors to the towns that host the trail as well as provide hikers with a great experience.
Even before we moved here, I wanted to hike this trail. Not all at once, but gradually over time. I don’t have that kind of endurance, or the amount of time off that would take. So we’ve been talking about it and prepping to start for the last year and a half, and today we finally got a start!
The part we hiked is the John Muir segment, which is called this because his family homesteaded on this property for a few years in his youth. The trail segment is part of a county park, which includes a lovely lake, some wooded area, and some prairie. It isn’t a big section – just slightly under 2 miles – but it’s a start!
There were lots of beautiful flowers, quite a lot of birds, and a few people out sharing the trail as well. It was a beautiful day for it – 70 and sunny.
There’s a lot more of the Ice Age trail, and it will likely take us years to walk the whole thing, but we are on our way!
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I didn’t know this existed in Wisconsin so thanks for sharing. It will be interesting to see you make your way along it through the seasons and the years ahead. I’m sure you’ll find some cute villages and towns you wouldn’t have otherwise visited too.
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It will be interesting for sure! You are right – it will definitely take us to a lot of places we probably wouldn’t otherwise visit. 🙂
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How exciting! That looks like a wonderful trail.
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I love the idea of it! I’m casually interested in geology, so there should be lots to see along the way 🙂
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Looks like DH is using walking sticks. I’ve been thinking of getting a pair for stability when walking. Any advice? The hike looks very pleasant and 70 degrees is pretty perfect.
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He has just the one hiking stick, and finds it useful for balance. I don’t have any advice, unfortunately. It was very pleasant – could not have had a nicer day!
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I am also keen to hike the Ice Age Trail. The fact that it winds its way through towns is a big plus for me.
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Us too! That’s a nice break in long hikes, especially if we eventually do several-day hikes.
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That’s a lovely area! And it sounds like a good goal, and beautiful way to be out and active.
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Yes! We find having a goal or a plan helps us keep up with activities like hiking. I think it will be a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors 🙂
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I need to make a plan like that! Though Mr. Wyrm has periodic trouble with his knee, so it will have to be a very loose plan, and dependent on how his knee is doing at any given time.
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That’s a great way to approach it! We are assuming it will take years to hike this whole thing, and that’s OK.
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A glacier trail – wow – I am learning lots of cool things about your state from reading your posts 🙂
The photos are lovely!
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Thank you! It was a beautiful part of the trail. I’m learning a lot about it too 🙂
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