How long is the Ice Age Trail?
If you were to hike the entire route of the Ice Age Trail, you would cover around 1,100 miles. Of that total, around 600 miles would be official Ice Age Trail segments marked with yellow Ice Age Trail blazes. The large majority of these miles conform to hikers’ ideas of a traditional, off-road hiking experience. Some segments, however, lead hikers right down the main streets of charming Wisconsin communities. The remaining miles would be “connecting routes”, typically quiet country roads lacking Ice Age Trail signage. While these miles are part of the current Ice Age Trail route, they are not technically recognized as official Ice Age Trail segments. One of the main goals of the Ice Age Trail Alliance is to convert connecting routes into permanent (generally off-road) segments of the Ice Age Trail. You can find detailed information on the Ice Age Trail route in the Ice Age Trail Atlas and the Ice Age Trail Companion Guide 2008.
