Below you’ll find some of our favorite backpacking trips from all parts of the Ice Age Trail. Each hike includes a FREE download from our Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Guidebook, Atlas and Databook, along with Google Maps driving directions to a key Ice Age Trail access point. Be sure to check out our online Trail map to read any Trail conditions reports for the section to plan to explore.
Backpacking trips on the Ice Age Trail require advanced planning. Visit our backpacking page for an overview.
Note: the samples are large files. Please be patient while downloads takes place.
Region |
Area |
Approximate distance (one way) |
Driving Directions to Trail Access |
Book Sample* |
| Northwest Barron and Rusk Counties |
Hemlock Creek and the Blue Hills | 24 mi | Google Maps directions | Hemlock Creek & Blue Hills Backpacking Segment [PDF] [4.5MB] |
| Northwest Chippewa County |
Chippewa Moraine | 22 mi | Google Maps directions | Chippewa Moraine Backpacking Segment [PDF] [3.5MB] |
| North Central Taylor County |
Chequamegon National Forest | 42 mi | Google Maps directions | Chequamegon NF Backpacking Segment [PDF] [4MB] |
| North Central Lincoln and Langlade Counties |
Underdown/Harrison Hills/ Parrish Hills | 33 mi | Google Maps directions | Lincoln & Langlade Counties Backpacking Segment [PDF] [4MB] |
| Southeast Walworth, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties |
Kettle Moraine South | 33 mi** | Google Maps directions | South Kettle Moraine Backpacking Segment [PDF] [4MB] |
| East Washington, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties |
Kettle Moraine North | 33 mi** | Google Maps directions | North Kettle Moraine Backpacking Segment [PDF] [4MB] |
* Dotted areas on Guidebook maps indicate primitive camping is permitted.
** Camping at trailside shelters only in the Kettle Moraine State Forest; reservations required through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.