Short city segment. “The trail has been going through Slinger, it’s been embraced by the community very nicely,” Wollmer said. The hike can be done as a thru hike with camping along the way, or done in segments spread over months or even years. 603' Down Trade River Segment ... Ice Age Trail Office to Table Bluff ... Slinger (Hwy 60) to Monches, For Photos: Click Here with Jared Wildenradt The trailhead is tucked into the wooded area on the northeast corner. 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 Trail Conditions- 65°F (18°C)with wide, well-maintained, well-signed trails along the Pike Lake Segment. So, the Ice Age Trail is only about half complete now. Turn right on Hartford Road, then follow it to the left till it's intersection with Howard Aveune in 0.3 miles. 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. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. SLINGER, WISC. there is no parking no matter where you go. Ice Age Natinoal Scenic Trail-Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The trail ends at Cedar Creek Rd, which is where the Cedar Lakes Segment begins. Ice Age National Scenic Trail-National Park Service Slinger Segment is less well-signed, traveling mostly along streets with a short stretch of 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. • Gandy Dancer Segment - 150th St to Milltown Click Here with Sean Quinn and Kassie Kolden. You'll find a large parking lot off County Highway NN. Create Recommended Route or Trail . On the left side of the road, the Ice Age splits off as a singletrack trail. 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. The Ice Age Trail travels through the quaint town of Slinger, connecting the Cedar Lakes and Pike Lake segements of the Ice Age Trail. It is a little overgrown at times as well. During the winter, the north and east sides of the kames retain snow later in season. Camping: As of 2020, the Ice Age Trail Alliance has placed nearly two dozen dispersed camping areas, or DCAs, along the trail. The Trail is part of the Ice Age Trail system and in the guidebooks is referred to as the Cedar Lakes Segment. After almost 40 years of working, I was scheduled to retire at the end of January 2016. Share on Trail Run Project. Something else? Share a Photo . Create Recommended Route or Trail . Nicely update boardwalk and paved connector. 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. See more ideas about Ice age, Scenic, 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 … 161.22 m Down. 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! NOT OKAY! 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. It mostly runs along the sides of roads and sidewalks with some brief sections of singletrack and paved trail. The Ice Age trail is built and maintained largely by volunteers. Please explain. 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. Turn left at Howard Avenue. Particularly Special Place. Share a Video . The trail meets with Howard Ave and then takes a right onto Hartford Ave and then a right onto James Street. ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITY SLINGER. I hiked alongside and through cornfields. Add a Symbol . Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. This route is 70% trail, 30% road. 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 … According the Ice Age Trail map, the west end of the trail starts on Cedar Creek Rd. Difficulty- The Slinger Segment is … An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/pikelake/. http://www.nps.gov/iatr/index.htm Dogs are also able to use this trail. 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. 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. Park at the Slinger Community Park instead. 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. 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. After hiking along Kettle Moraine Drive, take a right at Commerce Drive at Slinger Community Park. Scott and I hiked the Verona and Devils Lake segments last summer to see what the 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. All trails map needs to be updated. Kames are glacial landforms visible as irregularly shaped hills or mounds of … There is no parking available here. 529' Down – 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. Unlike other national scenic trails like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails, the Ice Age Trail is only about two-thirds complete. I wouldn’t suggest elderly or children on the trail. The Ice Age Trail passes Slinger Community Park. 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. 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. Share a Gem . Over the course of this run you'll experience hills, flats, fields, forest, single track, double track, roads, two ski hills, lakes, Holy Hill, … In thinking of some options, I thought back to my youth and an activity I took part in during my Boy Scout tenure. This is about an injury or accident The southern terminus of the Slinger segment is at the intersection of STH-60 & CTH-CC. Plenty of water, groceries, and other facilities are available directly on the trail in Slinger, WI. You can also park in Slinger at the Slinger Community Park 1.5 miles up the trail. 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! 11.4 km The trail goes by the Little Switzerland Ski Area and has a nice brief boardwalk section. This is an easy mildly trafficked route that goes through the Town of Slinger. 9.1 km You can also park at Slinger Community Park. From James Street, take a left onto Kettle Moraine Drive through downtown Slinger. Along the Cedar Lakes Segment of the IAT, I hiked through stands of serene maples, young and old. The road section after that has a lot of traffic and a suck factor of 10. Here you will find bathrooms, water, a playground, ballfields, and ample parking. Total Distance Covered - 9.6 miles (15.4 km) out and back. Add a Symbol . The trail parallels Highway 60 for a period, and then dumps you on the city streets of Slinger. 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. Nov 3, 2019 - Explore Kenneth Casper's board "Ice Age National Scenic Trail" on Pinterest. 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. 603' Up Jun 5, 2017 - Explore Sherry Leitner's board "Wisconsin Ice Age Trail", followed by 234 people on Pinterest. I’d say a moderate trail with lots of rocks, tree trunks, and a bit of an incline at moments. An old historic train station sits at the intersection of Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (STH-144) and Hartford Road. 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. 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