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Wisconsin
Ice Age Loop
12.0 mi
Distance
1,281 ft
Gain
4h 19m
Time
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Inside Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
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Ice Age Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,281 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,281 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
The Ice Age Out-and-back is an 11.97-mile out-and-back trail in Wisconsin that showcases the dramatic geological legacy of the state's glacial past. This moderately challenging route traverses terrain shaped by ancient ice sheets, featuring kettle lakes, moraines, and scenic vistas characteristic of Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail system. Hikers will experience the unique landscape that defines this UNESCO-recognized geological corridor.
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