Chippewa Moraine Chapter

Ice Age Trail Descriptions and Maps

Ready to explore the Ice Age Trail? Download an excerpt from our Ice Age Trail Companion Guide 2008 covering the Trail in this region. The Companion Guide includes a detailed description of the entire thousand-mile Ice Age Trail.   You can also download a map of where the Ice Age Trail goes in this region. For highly detailed hiking maps, check out our Ice Age Trail Atlas.

Ice Age Trail Updates

Hikers should be aware that the Ice Age Trail is not a static entity. As the Trail evolves toward completion, its route changes over time as volunteers build new sections and other sections are rerouted or closed. Weather (flooding, storm damage and heavy snow) can alter Trail navigation and access. Humans activities such as hunting and land management (e.g., logging) can also affect Ice Age Trail use.

The following notes describe new sections and reroutes not described in the Companion Guide excerpt above and updates on navigation and access when weather and/or human activities affect the Trail.

Firth Lake Segment
Ice Age Trail Atlas Map 16f; Ice Age Trail Companion Guide p. 265
Trail Closure: County Hwy E to 245th Ave Due to logging along the trail, the private landowner has requested that the trail be closed in this area.
The detour route is as follows: Eastbound: Continue walking south on County Hwy E to 245th Ave. The distance from the trailhead on Hwy E (near Camp Nawakwa) to 245th Ave is 0.9 mile. Then proceed east on 245th Ave for 0.92 mile to the temporary trail entrance on the north side of 245th Ave. Westbound: Proceed across 245th Ave on the trail to a side trail to your left. This distance is 1.09 mi. Follow lightly marked temporary trail to 245th Ave (gravel road) and turn right (westbound) for 0.92 miles to County Hwy E. Turn right and walk (facing traffic) on Hwy E 0.9 mile to the westbound trailhead sign near Camp Nawakwa.

Download a pdf map showing the detour route. Also see page 254 in the 2008 Chippewa County Plat Book. (9/27/09)



Have you used the Ice Age Trail in this region lately? Please let us know how it went. Hiker reports are key to our ability to keep the Ice Age Trail well-maintained and user-friendly. We welcome both compliments and complaints. You can call or email the IAPTF main office (800-227-0046, info@iceagetrail.org) or contact the volunteer chapter coordinator with your feedback.

Remember, the Ice Age Trail is built and maintained by volunteers. We can always use your help! Contact the IAPTF main office or the volunteer chapter coordinator to learn how you can get involved or take a look at upcoming activities on our online calendar.
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