Difficulty: Easy
Length: 7.0 miles /
11.3 km
Duration: 1-3 hours
Family Friendly
• Dog Friendly
Overview:
Hike amongst world class glaciation features formed by mile high glaciers over 12,000 years ago. The Ice Age trail is a National Scenic Trail that follows the terminal moraine left by the last glaciation over 1,200 miles through Wisconsin.
The Blue Spring segment of the Ice Age Trail clambers over rugged terrain from CTH Z, where it connects to the Ice Age Trail:Stoney Ridge segment, to a dramatic scenic vista before connecting to the Ice Age Trail:Blackhawk segment at Young Rd in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit.
Whether you are a day hiker, section hiker, or thru-hiker, this complete and detailed guide gives you everything you need to enjoy the Ice Age Trail:Blue Spring segment-from planning your outing in front of a web browser, to trail side via your mobile phone, and everything in between.
Enjoy!
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Tips:
Trail Signage:
Yellow blazes, small rectangles painted or hung on trees or post along the trail, are the official trail blaze of the Ice Age Trail. Trailheads of sections certified by the National Park Service will include the "Woolly Mammoth Ice Age National Scenic Trail" rounded triangle sign.
Safety:
Always share your trip itinerary with family or friends before leaving for the back county.
Keep your itinerary private from strangers.
Carry a cell phone.
The trail and weather are always changing. Layering clothing is the best way to regulate your temperature during changing weather conditions and activity level such as climbing or descending bluffs. Be prepared with protective clothing for wet weather.
Be prepared by always carrying the appropriate gear: water, snacks, map, compass, matches, whistle, weather gear, and first aid gear. Your best tools are knowledge, experience, and common sense. Obtain and exercise them before venturing out.
Hunting is permitted in season in certain parts of the trail. Blaze orange and bright colors are required if in these areas in season.
Camping:
Camping vary greatly along the trail, from frequently and developed, to sparadic and undeveloped. Camping areas include: developed campgrounds, camping shelters, Walk-in campsites, and areas of dispersed camping in the back county.
