Ice Age Trail:Washington County Milwaukee River

The Ice Age Trail:Washington County Miwauke River segment starts in at the Washington/Fond du Lac county line, which is in between two trailheads/access points.

With trails, parking, water, restrooms, and a spur to the Ice Age Trail, the The New Fane Trail Area offers the best option to start this segment.

Park in the paved lot, and follow the Purple/Red loop trail up to the Ice Age Trail spur.

A spur off the Purple/Red loop leads to the Ice Age Trail.

The spur from the New Fane Purple/Red loop trail intersects the Ice Age Trail.

Turn left to follow the Ice Age Trail:Washington County Milwaukee River segment south.

Turn right to follow the Ice Age Trail:Fond du Lac County Milwaukee River sgement north.

The trail crosses Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.

There is no parking available here. Park at the New Fane Trail Area instead and take the Purple/Red loop trail to the Ice Age Trail spur.

A yellow blazed post marks the Washington/Fond du Lac County line.

The trail crosses Moranie Drive.

A small off-road gravel area is available for parking.

The trail crosses the orange blazed horseback/snowmobile trail.

A bench offers a place to rest and take in the scenic view from a high vantage point.

The trail crosses the orange blazed horseback/snowmobile trail.

The trail crosses STH-28.

The trail crosses the orange blazed horseback/snowmobile trail.

A short spur trail leads to Backpack Shelter #1.

A hand pump well offers cool drinking water.

The trail empties into the CTH-H trailhead.

The trailhead is marked by a sign at the back of a large parking area off of CTH-H, next to an information kiosk.

A gravel road heading south connects the parking area/trailhead to CTH-H.

The trail joins CTH-H.

The trail turns right and follows CTH-H west for 1.1 mile to the Eisenbahn Trail, just east of USH-45.

The Eisenbahn (German for iron road)is an old railbed that has been converted for use as a bike trail. This 12 mile segment connects to paved trails in West Bend.

The Ice Age Trail:Washington County Milwaukee River ends at the Eisenbahn trail, just east of the intersection of CTH-H & USH-45.

The Ice Age Trail:Kewaskum segment heads south down the Eisenbahn trail.

There is no parking available at the trailhead, but there is some parking available on the northwest corner of the intersection at the McDonald's.

A McDonald's/gas station/convenience store offers, restrooms, fast food, snacks, sundries, and ample parking for those embarking from the Eisenbahn trailhead.