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Vast prairies, thick oak forests, soccer fields, friendly people.


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Map Key

2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

Point to Point

1,127' 344 m

High

959' 292 m

Low

108' 33 m

Up

238' 73 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is another outstanding section of Ice Age Trail going right through the southwest side of Madison into Verona. While there are lots of activities in the vicinity (neighborhoods, soccer games, festivals, biking paths), the Ice Age Trail miraculously finds itself in solitude in various sections of this trail. Also, there are some decent rolling hill climbs on this route, so it's a lot of fun and a good workout.

Overall, this trail is a favorite of many people in the area, whether for hiking or trail running. What a wonderful treasure to have! Catch some wildflowers here in June/July, or some beautiful fall colors in October. Whitetail deer, foxes, and many species of birds are regularly seen here.

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Shared By:

Andrew Bent

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#1

in Verona

#8733

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  4.5 from 2 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Verona

#94

in Wisconsin

#8,733

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A winter scene along this segment of Ice Age Trail.
Aug 17, 2015 near Verona, WI
Looking east on one of the trails connecting to this segment of Ice Age Trail.
Aug 17, 2015 near Verona, WI
Some heavy riming found on trees near the Ice Age Trail on a January trail run.
Aug 17, 2015 near Verona, WI
A winter scene along the Ice Age Trail.
Aug 17, 2015 near Verona, WI
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Check-Ins

Sep 4, 2022
Emily Barrett
McKee Junction Area - Badger Prairie park, looped back up to McKee junction area. 3.5mi — 1h 15m
Sep 13, 2020
Colleen Godfriaux
May 3, 2020
Mike Dew
Feb 22, 2019
Christopher Hathaway
Apr 1, 2017
Laura Daly
Great weather. A bit hilly. Small forest. Dispersed camping at middle parking lot. 1.4mi
Sep 25, 2016
Michele Jackson
Sep 3, 2016
Michele Jackson
2.4mi
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