In thinking of some options, I thought back to my youth and an activity I took part in during my Boy Scout tenure. 11.4 km This is a busy singletrack trail that winds through woods. An old historic train station sits at the intersection of Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (STH-144) and Hartford Road. http://www.nps.gov/iatr/index.htm Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. 183.75 m Up 161.59 m Up 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. The trail goes by the Little Switzerland Ski Area and has a nice brief boardwalk section. Plenty of water, groceries, and other facilities are available directly on the trail in Slinger, WI. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/iceagetrail/ Definitely not easy. Along the Cedar Lakes Segment of the IAT, I hiked through stands of serene maples, young and old. It is a little overgrown at times as well. “The trail has been going through Slinger, it’s been embraced by the community very nicely,” Wollmer said. After hiking along Kettle Moraine Drive, take a right at Commerce Drive at Slinger Community Park. The part of the section that follows is fantastic. there is no parking no matter where you go. June 20, 2017 – Slinger, WI – Celebrate the longest day of the year on Wednesday, June 21 with a 4.4 mile round-trip hike on the Ice Age Trail-Cedar Lake Segment, near Slinger. the part through the park gives you better scenery and takes you to the boardwalk area which is actually very pretty. There is no parking available here. Create Recommended Route or Trail . Trail. NOT OKAY! 7.1 mi Share a Photo . Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest Add a Symbol . 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. Nicely update boardwalk and paved connector. The trail continues south on CTH-CC on the Ice Age Trail:Pike Lake segment. More. Share a Gem . Nov 3, 2019 - Explore Kenneth Casper's board "Ice Age National Scenic Trail" on Pinterest. The trail ends at Cedar Creek Rd, which is where the Cedar Lakes Segment begins. 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 … 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. After almost 40 years of working, I was scheduled to retire at the end of January 2016. The trail area includes two other trails so you can make this hike into a 4 mile lollipop. Share a Video . CEDAR LAKES SEGMENT. 603' Up 529' Down This route is 70% trail, 30% road. The trailhead is tucked into the wooded area on the northeast corner. Particularly Special Place. 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 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. We be hiking the Pike Lake (3.2 miles), Slinger (2.1 miles) & Cedar Lake (2.8 miles) segments along with the connecting route (5.4 miles) for a total of 13 miles. You can also park in Slinger at the Slinger Community Park 1.5 miles up the trail. 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