Add a Symbol . Ice Age Trail Hidden Gems •Pike Lake (Slinger, Washington County) •Table Bluff (Cross Plains, Dane County) •John Muir Park Segment (Montello, Marquette County) •Plover River Segment (Wausau, Marathon County) •Straight Lake Segment (Luck, Polk County) On the left side of the road, the Ice Age splits off as a singletrack trail. 11.4 km The Ice Age Trail passes Slinger Community Park. CEDAR LAKES SEGMENT. Follow Howard Avenue south, then to the right as it heads southwest to the Ice Age Trail access as the next road bend. The Slinger Segment starts from the CTH-CC/STH-60 intersection by P P P K Z C C 60 60 60 144 144 175 175 41 The trail leaves Howard Avenue and enters the woods at a bend in Howard Avenue. The Trail is part of the Ice Age Trail system and in the guidebooks is referred to as the Cedar Lakes Segment. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. (2.8 miles) Just north of Slinger, this segment features the Polk Kames, which are the second largest cluster of kames in the state. 603' Down The hike can be done as a thru hike with camping along the way, or done in segments spread over months or even years. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Scott and I hiked the Verona and Devils Lake segments last summer to see what the This is about an injury or accident Ice Age Trail Cedar Lakes Segment, WI Slinger, WI Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive: Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI Slinger, WI Ice Age Trail: Holy Hill, WI Hartford, WI Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and The road is rather narrow and travels over a bridge above Interstate 41. Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest Jun 5, 2017 - Explore Sherry Leitner's board "Wisconsin Ice Age Trail", followed by 234 people on Pinterest. The closest parking here is the Pike Lake Unit Nature Trail trailhead 0.5 mile south on the trail. The trail goes by the Little Switzerland Ski Area and has a nice brief boardwalk section. • Here you will find bathrooms, water, a playground, ballfields, and ample parking. See more ideas about ice age trail, ice age, trail. – The Ice Age Trail in Slinger has a new officially designated segment for trail users, making a more connected off-street route through the community that will enhance the experience of all users. The Ice Age Trail is a thousand-mile footpath highlighting the remnants left behind by glaciers during the last ice age over 12,000 years ago. You can also park in Slinger at the Slinger Community Park 1.5 miles up the trail. Ice Age Trail Cedar Lakes Segment is a 3.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Slinger, Wisconsin that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. Share a Photo . http://www.nps.gov/iatr/index.htm There is no parking here. It mostly runs along the sides of roads and sidewalks with some brief sections of singletrack and paved trail. According the Ice Age Trail map, the west end of the trail starts on Cedar Creek Rd. This is an easy mildly trafficked route that goes through the Town of Slinger. From James Street, take a left onto Kettle Moraine Drive through downtown Slinger. Add a Symbol . More. SLINGER, WISC. Unlike other national scenic trails like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails, the Ice Age Trail is only about two-thirds complete. 603' Up Share on Trail Run Project. The segment ends at Cushing Park Road, where you can follow part of the 2.8-mile Delafield segment north into Delafield, an official Ice Age Trail Community. Designated as a National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age trail follows the terminal moraine of the last glaciation throughout Wisconsin providing some of the world's best examples of glacial formations such as kettles, moraines, and drumlins. Trail. Difficulty- The Slinger Segment is … The Cedar Lakes Segment of the IAT is a short and sweet segment from the Slinger Segment of the IAT to Arthur Road (Highway NN). I’d say a moderate trail with lots of rocks, tree trunks, and a bit of an incline at moments. Some areas where a person can access the trail include:-County Highway NN/Arthur Road, which is just west of highway 144 and north of Slinger, Wisconsin. In thinking of some options, I thought back to my youth and an activity I took part in during my Boy Scout tenure. Plenty of water, groceries, and other facilities are available directly on the trail in Slinger, WI. My AT family members, 5taples (pronounced Staples), Patti, Scott, and I will hike the Ice Age Trail westbound, from the St. Croix River to Green Bay on Lake Michigan starting the second week of June in 2019. Ice Age National Scenic Trail-National Park Service The trail also passes by or near many public and private campgrounds, and there are a fair number of backpacking (primitive) campsites in the trail’s more remote northern tier, namely where the trail passes through county or national forests. This means that to do a thru-hike, you have to hike one segment, then walk or run to the next one along a “connecting road route” if the next segment … There is parking and the area has been developed recently. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Pike lake travels through the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and a spur off of this trail leads to … Share a Gem . Being a jerk / offensive? So, the Ice Age Trail is only about half complete now. “The trail has been going through Slinger, it’s been embraced by the community very nicely,” Wollmer said. This detailed route covers the Slinger segment of the Ice Age Trail and all it's access points, trailheads, parking, connecting trails, communities, parks, preserves, and facilities. Slinger Incorporates Trail Segment into Ice Age Trail. In addition to it appeal to tourists, the new segment also connects other assets throughout the village including the middle school, Little Switzerland Ski Area, a … The trail continues south on CTH-CC on the Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake segment. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/pikelake/. Create Recommended Route or Trail . The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. The walk through Slinger was fine, and the Cedar Lakes segment was pretty. Trade River Segment ... Ice Age Trail Office to Table Bluff ... Slinger (Hwy 60) to Monches, For Photos: Click Here with Jared Wildenradt http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/iceagetrail/ June 20, 2017 – Slinger, WI – Celebrate the longest day of the year on Wednesday, June 21 with a 4.4 mile round-trip hike on the Ice Age Trail-Cedar Lake Segment, near Slinger. Ice Age Trail Slinger Segment The Ice Age National Trail has been intentionally routed through the heart of historical town centers. It is a little overgrown at times as well. Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive: Kettle Moraine State Forest, Ice Age Trail- Wauk the Walk Waukesha County Section, Homestead Hollow Park: Blue/Green Trail and Red Trail Loop, Ice Age Trail: Monches to Kettle Morraine State Forest, http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/iceagetrail/, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/pikelake/, Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Morraine State Forest Loew Lake Unit. Turn right on Hartford Road, then follow it to the left till it's intersection with Howard Aveune in 0.3 miles. Definitely not easy. Nicely update boardwalk and paved connector. ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITY SLINGER. Create Recommended Route or Trail . Day 7: Connecting Route, Lake Eleven (9/6/2013)-Today's goal was to reach the Lake Eleven segment. Camping: As of 2020, the Ice Age Trail Alliance has placed nearly two dozen dispersed camping areas, or DCAs, along the trail. After spending all that time behind a desk working on a computer, I wanted to set up a more active lifestyle in retirement. 7.1 mi Ice Age Trail 2015 Valderi Returns (8/21/2015) - When I finished my thru-run/hike of the Ice Age Trail in October 2013, I knew it wasn't the end. The trail continues as a paved trail after Commerce Drive ends. Kames are glacial landforms visible as irregularly shaped hills or mounds of … The Ice Age Trail is a beautiful, and at times challenging, 1,094.3 mile hike through scenic areas of Wisconsin including portions of the Kettle Moraine Forest. Ice Age Trail: Slinger Segment is a 2.9 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Slinger, Wisconsin that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. After almost 40 years of working, I was scheduled to retire at the end of January 2016. there is no parking no matter where you go. Ice Age Natinoal Scenic Trail-Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The trail meets with Howard Ave and then takes a right onto Hartford Ave and then a right onto James Street. Follow the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through Slinger, WI from Cedar Creek Road to STH-60 & CTH-CC. You can also park at Slinger Community Park. Total Distance Covered - 9.6 miles (15.4 km) out and back. Share a Video . • Sun, Jun 3, 2018, 9:30 AM: Meetup Location:https://goo.gl/maps/e7gFQwDSg1F2Into Washington County we go – we will be meandering the mid-moraine! Turn left at Howard Avenue. the part through the park gives you better scenery and takes you to the boardwalk area which is actually very pretty. This is a busy singletrack trail that winds through woods. The trail area includes two other trails so you can make this hike into a 4 mile lollipop. At this point, hikers should turn left and head north on CC for 0.3 miles to the segment’s endpoint at the CTH-CC/ STH-60 intersection. Wear bright colors or a safety vest. I hiked alongside and through cornfields. Share a Video . It was an 18 mile hike in Northern Kettle Moraine. Please note this trail is easy but it has lots of rocks, tree trunks, and a bit of an incline at moments and is a little overgrown at times as well. 161.22 m Down. Polk James are super cool. ... Nov 8, 2020 near Slinger ... “ Great wooded sections of the Cedar Lakes Segment. See more ideas about Ice age, Scenic, Trail. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. The segment continues east to CTH-CC at a spot (WA9) marked with an Ice Age Trail signpost on the west side of the road. Share on Trail Run Project. You'll find a large parking lot off County Highway NN. An old historic train station sits at the intersection of Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (STH-144) and Hartford Road. The trail continues south following yellow blazes mounted on signs or light posts. It winds through a mixed forest made of old oaks, sugar maple, white birch and beech. Throughout the route across Washington County you will hit the Ice Age Trail Milwaukee River Segment, Kewaskum Segment, West Bend Segment, Cedar Lakes Segment, Slinger Segment, Pike Lake Segment, Holy Hill Segment, and Loew Lake Segment. This route is 70% trail, 30% road. For now the Cedar Lakes Segment is a 2 mile long linear easy footpath that cuts through valleys between the Polk Kames outside Slinger. After hiking along Kettle Moraine Drive, take a right at Commerce Drive at Slinger Community Park. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Slinger Segment is less well-signed, traveling mostly along streets with a short stretch of trail. The Ice Age Trail travels through the quaint town of Slinger, connecting the Cedar Lakes and Pike Lake segements of the Ice Age Trail. The part of the section that follows is fantastic. 530' Up Over the course of this run you'll experience hills, flats, fields, forest, single track, double track, roads, two ski hills, lakes, Holy Hill, … The rolling, scenic segment was proposed in a downtown plan by Vandewalle & Associates. Trail Conditions- 65°F (18°C)with wide, well-maintained, well-signed trails along the Pike Lake Segment. During the winter, the north and east sides of the kames retain snow later in season. We be hiking the Pike Lake (3.2 miles), Slinger (2.1 miles) & Cedar Lake (2.8 miles) segments along with the connecting route (5.4 miles) for a total of 13 miles. The best spots to park are at Slinger Community Park and Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. NOT OKAY! The trailhead is tucked into the wooded area on the northeast corner. So here I am, walking in downtown Slinger with a day pack, a camera, wearing hiking boots and I run into a guy walking his dog. Trail Hiked on May 28, 2016 In looking at the map, this segment didn't look too exciting. This volunteer-led hike is offered by Ice Age Trail Alliance – Washington/Ozaukee Chapter runs 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. • Park at the Slinger Community Park instead. Gandy Dancer Segment - 150th St to Milltown Click Here with Sean Quinn and Kassie Kolden. The trail starts as a singletrack sandwiched by a field. The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Trail Community program was established to promote awareness of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and improve the quality of life in communities throughout Wisconsin. Something else? Short city segment. Share a Photo . 529' Down On the west end of the trail, you can park on the side of Kettle View Ct. Once I started on the trail, my expectations looked correct. 9.1 km 161.59 m Up The road section after that has a lot of traffic and a suck factor of 10. The southern terminus of the Slinger segment is at the intersection of STH-60 & CTH-CC. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Mike Wollmer, executive director of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, said Slinger’s designation as an Ice Age Trail community could have happened 10 years ago. The Ice Age trail is built and maintained largely by volunteers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Ice Age Trail: Slinger Segment is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Slinger, Wisconsin that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. These "Trail Towns" offer long distance hikers a chance to recharge, clean laundry, and stop in at a tavern for a burger and a beer. ... At the 2013 Ice Age Trail Annual Conference, lots of thru-hikers and section hikers talked fondly of stopping in for a cold beer at Dot's. Create Recommended Route or Nov 3, 2019 - Explore Kenneth Casper's board "Ice Age National Scenic Trail" on Pinterest. the trail is short, then you go through downtown slinger where you can either continue to hwy 60 from centennial park or go through the park following the blaze to go around the east side of the ski hills to hwy 60 on the actual trail. Particularly Special Place. The Mobile Skills Crew (MSC) event this past September 16-19 has culminated in a beautifully crafted 269-foot-long boardwalk on the Southern Kewaskum Segment AND the installation of a new section of Ice Age Trail on the Slinger Segment! Trail from the beach at Pike north to Hartford is poorly marked. There is not any available parking on the west end. • 183.74 m Down, 5.6 mi There is no parking available here. The Ice Age Trail is one of only 11 National Scenic Trails and stretches for 1,000 miles through the state. All trails map needs to be updated. 183.75 m Up The trail parallels Highway 60 for a period, and then dumps you on the city streets of Slinger. The minute I touched the eastern terminus marker in Potawatomi State Park, I was seized with the desire to thru-hike the trail all over again, this time heading east to west. Please explain. The trail ends at Cedar Creek Rd, which is where the Cedar Lakes Segment begins. 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