Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake

Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (STH-60) is the northern terminus of the Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake segment. The Ice Age Trail continues north on the Ice Age Trail:Slinger segment.

There is no good parking area here. The closest parking is available at the Pike Lake Nature Trail trailhead.

The Ice Age Trail leaves CTH-CC and enters the woods at a signed trailhead.

The Pike Lake Nature Trail trailhead is 0.5 miles down the trail and offers ample parking.

The Pike Lake Nature Trail trailhead offer parking, and informational kiosk, and multiple trailheads for the Ice Age trail and the Pike Lake Nature Trail.

The Ice Age trail joins the nature trail heading south. The east bound nature trail takes you to the Pike Lake camping area.

This is a good place to park if heading north on the Ice Age Trail.

A right turn proceeds the trail's intersection with Power Hill Road.

One of the many trail intersection you will find in the Pike Lake Unit. Stay left to follow the Ice Age Trail south.

A short spur trail leads to the Powder Hill observation tower.

A short spur trail leads to the Powder Hill observation tower.

The trail crosses Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive near the entrance to the Pike Lake Unit Beach area.

In addition to the beach, you will find water, restrooms, and ample parking. A Wisconsin State Park pass is required for parking in the Pike Lake Unit Beach area.

The trail leaves the beach area heading south. Stay to the left at the upcoming trail intersection.

The trail joins Glassgo Drive and heads south for 0.3 miles before re-entering the woods.

The trail resumes and enters the woods off Glassgo Drive.

Parking is available at the Pike Lake Unit Beach area.

A set of stairs help the trail ascend a steep slope.

The trail leaves the woods past a sign marking the trailhead for the Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake segment. Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake segment ends at CTH-E, but the Ice Age Trail continues on the south side of CTH-E on the Ice Age Trail:Holy Hill segment.

There is no parking available here. Parking is available 0.1 mile south on Glassgo Drive or about 1 miles north at the Pike Lake Unit Beach area.

An observation tower stands atop the 1,350ft Powder Hill. This conical shaped hill, called a kame, is the second highest point in SE Wisconsin. The first highest point in SE Wisconsin is Holy Hill, which is easily visible from the top of the 60 foot tower.

The views from the top are not to be missed.

The Pike Lake Unit offer 32 campsites just off the Ice Age Trail.

The southern terminus of the Slinger segment is at the intersection of STH-60 & CTH-CC. The trailhead is tucked into the wooded area on the northeast corner.

There is no parking available here. The closest parking here is the Pike Lake Unit Nature Trail trailhead 0.5 mile south on the trail. You can also park in Slinger at the Slinger Community Park 1.5 miles up the trail.

The Holy Hill segment of the Ice Age Trail starts at CTH-E, climbing a small hill south for 0.1 miles to Glassgo Drive.

A shoulder exists on the County highway, but the less traveled Glassgo Drive offers a better option for roadside parking.

The trail intesects Glassgo Drive. Some off-road parking is available and is prefered to parking alongside CTH-E.