Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
Hiking and Snowshoe Trails

The Chippewa Moraine segment of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve includes 23 miles of well-marked trails. The trails are for foot travel only, and motorized vehicles, horses, or mountain bikes are not allowed in the Chippewa Moraine.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail travels through the Chippewa Moraine, connecting to the Interpretive Center and loop trails, and the three primitive, outpost campsites. The entire trail is over 1,000 miles long and follows the edge of the last continental glacier in Wisconsin.

The Chippewa Moraine Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance helps to build, maintain and support the Ice Age Trail within the Reserve.

Interpretive Trails

The most popular trails within the Reserve are the three, self-guided trails that begin at the Interpretive Center. Hike or snowshoe the trails to see glacial kettle lakes, hummocks, ice-walled lake plains, and wildlife. Maps of the trails are available in the Interpretive Center

• Mammoth Nature Trail: (0.75-mile loop)
• Dry Lake Trail: (1.8-mile loop)
• Circle Trail: (4.5-mile loop)

Snowshoeing through the Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area.
DNR Photo

For more information, ask Chippewa Moraine, (715) 967-2800.