Heritage Trail Chapter

Ice Age Trail Descriptions and Maps

Ready to explore the Ice Age Trail? Click here to download an excerpt from our Ice Age Trail Companion Guide 2008 covering the Trail in this region. The Companion Guide includes a detailed description of the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail.

You can also view a map of where the Ice Age Trail goes in this region. For highly detailed hiking maps, check out our Ice Age Trail Atlas.


Ice Age Trail Updates

Hikers should be aware that the Ice Age Trail is not a static entity. As the Trail evolves toward completion, its route changes over time as volunteers build new sections and other sections are rerouted or closed. Weather (flooding, storm damage and heavy snow) can alter Trail navigation and access. Humans activities such as hunting and land management (e.g., logging) can also affect Ice Age Trail use.

The following notes describe new sections and reroutes not described in the Companion Guide excerpt above and updates on navigation and access when weather and/or human activities affect the Trail.

Marquette Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 57f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 170
This segment (covering the area from the Portage city limits near the Indian Agency House north to Governor’s Bend County Park) is CLOSED November 22nd through December 14th for a series of gun deer-hunting seasons. (11/07/08)

The Ice Age Trail relies on the generosity of hundreds of private landowners. For the future of the Trail, it is vital that Trail users respect property owners’ rights. If you visit a segment and see signage indicating that it is closed for hunting, DO NOT continue your hike. Thank you for your cooperation…the Ice Age Trail depends on it!



Have you used the Ice Age Trail in this region lately? Please let us know how it went. Hiker reports are key to our ability to keep the Ice Age Trail well-maintained and user-friendly. We welcome both compliments and complaints. You can call or email the IAPTF main office (800-227-0046, info@iceagetrail.org) or contact the volunteer chapter coordinator with your feedback.

Remember, the Ice Age Trail is built and maintained by volunteers. We can always use your help! Contact the IAPTF main office or the volunteer chapter coordinator to learn how you can get involved or take a look at upcoming activities on our online calendar.
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