Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Caution Information See 18 current alerts
Current alerts (18)
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Caution
Use Caution — Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment
Logging operations are occurring in the Skunk and Foster Lakes State Natural Area on the west side of North Foley Rd. Heavy machinery may be present. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Use Caution — Sand Creek Segment
Logging is occurring near the eastern end of the Sand Creek Segment from approximately 1.7 miles west of 30th Ave. to 0.8 miles west of 30th Ave. The Trail is adjacent to active logging and enters the logging area in several spots. Trucks may use the logging road, and conditions may be wet and rutted. Heavy machinery may be present. Remain on the Trail and keep dogs leashed.
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Use Caution — Milwaukee River Segment
Logging operations are occurring along a 0.3‑mile section of the Trail about 0.2 miles north of Hwy 28. Work may continue into winter. Heavy machinery may be present. Use caution. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Use Caution — Devil's Lake Segment
Hwy 113 is undergoing a repaving project. The Ice Age Trail remains open, but the Hwy 113 crossing will be temporarily closed during paving work. Expect construction vehicles and limited parking access between CTH‑DL (north side) and Solum Ln. The project is anticipated to continue through mid‑November. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Use Caution — Tisch Mills Segment
Flooding may occur between Mill Rd. and Nuclear Rd., especially in spring or after heavy rain. A bypass is available via CTH‑B between CTH‑BB and Nuclear Rd. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Verona Segment
A reroute is in effect on the Verona Segment south of the Military Ridge Trail due to a collapsed culvert. Follow posted signage along the Military Ridge Trail and a local park path to bypass the affected area. The segment remains open via the designated reroute. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Southern Blue Hills Segment
A reroute is in effect on the Southern Blue Hills Segment between the southern boundary of the Rusk County Forest and Old 14 Rd. from November 1 through November 30 due to a private hunting closure. Follow posted signage along CTH-W and Old 14 Rd. to bypass the closed section. Do not enter the closed area. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Cross Plains Segment
A 0.5-mile reroute is in effect on the Cross Plains segment at the NPS property October 20 through October 21 due to vegetation work. Please access Ice Age trail via Timber Lane parking lot and follow posted signage along trail to bypass the closed section. Do not enter the closed area. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Pike Lake Segment — Limited Parking at Pike Lake Beach
Construction on the Pike Lake Beach parking lot begins September 29 and continues through early November. Parking will be limited, with about 50 stalls remaining open; expect reduced capacity on weekends. The segment remains open. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
More from the park: Pike Lake Segment — Limited Parking at Pike Lake Beach
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Reroute in Effect — Sand Creek Segment
A 0.6‑mile section on the western side of the Sand Creek Segment is closed October 15–December 1 for private hunting. Follow posted reroute directions to bypass this area. The 3.9‑mile bypass route replaces 2.4 miles of Ice Age Trail/connecting route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Averill‑Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment
A one‑mile section on the eastern side of the Averill‑Kelly Creek Segment is closed October 15–December 31 for private hunting. Follow posted reroute directions. The entire segment is also closed during the 9‑day gun deer season. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Montello Segment
A portion of the Ice Age Trail and the Krakow Park parking area on the north side of the lock channel below the Montello Dam are closed during reconstruction through June 2027. Eastbound hikers should bypass the closure via the mulched path from the boat launch, then follow the dirt driveway, pass through the adjacent parking area, and turn south on Main St (Hwy 22). For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment
A reroute is in effect between Indian Valley Rd and Grenlie Rd from September 1, 2026 to January 5, 2027 due to private hunting. Bypass the closure by heading southwest, then south on N Foley Rd, and turning east on Grenlie Rd. The section between Grenlie Rd and Rieben Rd is also closed during the 9‑day gun deer season. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Thornapple Creek Segment
The first 0.4 miles east of Thornapple Creek Rd are closed September 1–December 31 for private hunting. Bypass the closure by heading west, then south on Thornapple Creek Rd, and turning east on Gold Dust Rd. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Algoma Connecting Route Segment
A reroute is in effect on the connecting route south of Algoma. The bridge over Three Mile Creek on Longfellow Rd is closed to all travel. Bypass this closure via 9th Rd and STH‑42; note that the 10th Rd bridge is also closed. This 2.7‑mile alternate route replaces 2.8 miles of connecting route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Sturgeon Bay Segment
A 0.1‑mile section of the Ice Age Trail between S Neenah Ave and W Yew St is closed indefinitely. Bypass this closure via S Neenah Ave and W Yew St. This 0.5‑mile alternate route replaces 0.5 miles of Ice Age Trail. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
More from the park: Reroute in Effect — Sturgeon Bay Segment
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Reroute in Effect — Monticello Segment
The Stewart Tunnel is closed indefinitely pending reconstruction. The Ice Age Trail is closed at both intersections of Tunnel Rd. Follow Tunnel Rd to bypass the closure and remain on the designated alternate route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Reroute in Effect — Hartman Creek Segment
A reroute is in effect between the Emmons Creek Fishery Area and Hartman Creek State Park due to forestry operations. Follow posted signage to remain on the designated reroute. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:
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Hours
Trail
| Every day | All Day |
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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is not your 'typical' park. The trail is almost 1,200 miles long and crosses the state of Wisconsin north to south and east to west. The Trail is open year round. However some segments may be closed during Wisconsin's November 9-day gun deer hunting season. Additional information about hunting seasons, trail conditions and closures along the rest of the trail is available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
National Park Service Office
| Monday – Friday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Nov 11: Closed Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 11: Veterans Day
- Nov 11: Veterans Day Holiday Closure (closed)
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Holiday Closure (closed)
The operating hours for the National Park Service office located at 8075 Old Sauk Pass Road in Cross Plains, Wisconsin are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
About this park
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.