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The Ice Age Trail is one of only eight national scenic trails in the United States. When it is completed, it will be a thousand-mile walking/hiking trail located in and unique to Wisconsin. Currently, there are approximately 600 miles of the Ice Age Trail available for use. The section of the Ice Age Trail that runs through Hartland is complete. There are a variety of geological landforms that can be seen from the trail. These include moraines, eskers, erratics, kettles, drumlins, kames, and lakes. The purpose of the Ice age Trail is to tell the story of the Ice Age and continental glaciation along a scenic footpath. One of the virtues of the trail is its involvement with the communities along its route. In fact, more than 20% of Wisconsin residents live within 20 miles of the trail. |
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Trail Segments |
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| Centennial Park to State Highway 16 | 1.2 miles |
| State Highway 16 to Railroad Tracks | 1.0 miles |
| Railroad Tracks to Maple Wayside | 0.5 miles |
| Maple Wayside to North Shore Drive | 1.0 miles |
| Cottonwood Loop back to Wayside | 1.2 miles |
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Trail Etiquette |
| Share the trail. Trails are for non-motorized uses only, including walking, bicycling, skating and jogging. |
| Be courteous. Be respectful of other trail users regardless of their mode, speed or skill level. |
| Yield when entering or crossing trails. When crossing a trail at uncontrolled points, yield to traffic on the trail. |
| Keep right; pass on left. Stay as close to the right-hand side of the trail as is safe, except when passing. Faster traffic is responsible for yielding to slower and oncoming traffic. |
| Give a ring or yell when passing. Bikes should be equipped with a bell; give a ring (or a yell if you don't have a bell) to alert other trail users that you are about to pass. Bicycles must yield to pedestrians. |
| Do not block the trail. When in a group, use no more than one-half of the trail so that others may pass. |
| Clean up litter. Take anything you bring onto the trail back with you; pack out any garbage, or deposit trash in a trash can. |
| Trail design an engineering limitations. If your speed or style endangers other users, please find alternate routes better suited to your needs. Selecting the right location is safer and more enjoyable for all concerned. |
| Be quiet on nature trails. Noise disturbs wildlife and makes it less likely that you will spot any. |
| Stay on the trail. The trail north of Hartbrook Park crosses private property. Staying on the trail respects the property of landowners adjacent to the trail. |
| Use equipment properly. Benches, picnic tables, playground equipment and other seating in the parks and along the trails are provided for specific uses, and skateboarding on them is prohibited. |
| ICE AGE WETLAND - Link to Brochure (PDF) |
