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Ice Age Trail: Indian Lake Segment

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“A winding, hilly, and prairie and forest-filled tour of Indian Lake County Park. ”

Chris Rozoff
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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

90%

Runnable

1,145' 349 m

High

912' 278 m

Low

330' 101 m

Up

351' 107 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

There are 7k and 12k trails races here every fall that are quite popular.

Description

The Ice Age Trail is one of several trails in Indian Lake County Park, with the Ice Age Trail covering some of the parks highlights, including some great views of Indian Lake, open views of the surrounding, glacier-carved region of hills and valleys, and some serene moments deep in the woods. The trail has many flat sections, but also features some healthy climbs and descents in the parks southeastern forest.

Contacts

Local Club: Ice Age Trail Alliance - Dane County Chapter

Mar 10, 2025: The “Hottest” Land Restoration Tool: Prescribed Burns

Mar 5, 2025: A Critical Moment for the Ice Age Trail: What We Learned at “Hike the Hill”

Feb 13, 2025: Winter’s Successful Habitat Improvement Program (HIP) Events

Land Manager: Dane County, Wisconsin - Parks Division

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Chris Rozoff
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#8118

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#4

in Southern Wisconsin

#86

in Wisconsin

#8,118

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Wide trail around the lake. Gorgeous view!
Aug 10, 2016 near Cross P…, WI
Ice Age Trail at Indian Lake County Park, Wisconsin.
Dec 16, 2015 near Cross P…, WI
Looking west, northwest from the Ice Age Trail in Indian Lake Park .
Dec 16, 2015 near Cross P…, WI

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