Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Volunteers work to construct a boardwalk at Straight Lake State Park using only hand tools.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Photograph of person holding notebook with binoculars around their neck outside.
Volunteers Needed for Bio-Blitz at Glacial Passage Area in Cross Plains, Wisconsin
In celebration of the kick-off of activities related to National Public Lands Day, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail invites the public to take part in a Bio-Blitz on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Glacial Passage Area of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Photograph of child holding Ice Age Junior Ranger booklet.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Print-at-Home Junior Ranger Book Now Available
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail has introduced a new Junior Ranger activity book, available for free download on their website. This print-at-home booklet helps families explore the trail's unique history and geology through engaging activities.
Photograph of a large glacial erratic boulder in autumn with trees covered in colorful foliage and f
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of an autumn prairie scene with rolling hills edged by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of “Ice Age Trail” sign surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
expansive view as seen from atop Gibraltar Rock
Photo by IATA/ Eric Sherman
Photograph of a forest scene with a V-shaped boulder-strewn valley.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of “Ice Age Trail” sign surrounded by a forest with autumn foliage.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of a yellow rectangular blaze painted onto the trunk of a tree.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of leaf covered trail in autumn.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of an autumn prairie scene with a grassy trail meandering into the distance.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of autumn forest scene with dirt trail littered with colorful leaves leading into forest,
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn