Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail is nearly 1,200 miles long.

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Ever wanted to experience life as an ice age animal?

Mammoths, saber-tooth cats, and cave lions roamed the Earth!

Empty footpath amidst trees in forest in Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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At the time of publication, roughly half the Ice Age Trail is complete.

(The trail was recognized as a park under the NPS in December 2023.)

According to the Alliance, the route generally follows the last outline of the most recent glacier.

Map of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and Glacial Passage Area Hiking Trails

Courtesy of NPS

Ready to hike it yourself?

Check out more on the hikesNPS website here, or plan a visit via theIce Age Trail Alliancenow.