Ice Age Trail
Ice Age Trail is a 1900 km hiking route through Wisconsin, suited to hikers who want glacial landscape thru-hiking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Wisconsin, with highlights including kettles, moraines, lakes, Wisconsin forests.
Ice Age Trail gives hikers a structured way to experience Wisconsin over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Distance
- 1900 km
- Typical duration
- 8–12 weeks
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- May to October
- Trail type
- National Scenic Trail
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.
Safety context
Expect changing surfaces, exposed sections, road crossings and variable access to services.
Highlights
kettles moraines lakes Wisconsin forests
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.