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 a prescribed burn near Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Plans Prescribed Fires at Glacial Passage Area
The National Park Service Ice Age National Scenic Trail is planning to conduct three prescribed fires, weather and conditions dependent, between April 6 – April 30, 2025, totaling approximately 93 acres near Cross Plains.
Photograph of three people standing in front of building with "Ice Age National Scenic Trail" sign on the exterior.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Office and Garage Repaired by Maintenance Action Team
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail office and garage have been rehabilitated with funding from the Legacy Restoration Fund, focusing on stabilizing the historic structures. The Maintenance Action Team performed extensive repairs.
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