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Ice Age Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagle, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ice Age Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Dog-friendlyTrailhead parkingMile markers

Access to the ice age Trail's Eagle segment, featuring prairie & woodland scenery & Brady's Rocks.

What runners say about Ice Age Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (164 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🪧 well-marked 3 mentions

“Lovely, well-marked segment of the Ice Age Trail!”

I. LOVE. NATURE! This hike is wonderful. Lots of ups and downs so definitely make sure your calves are ready for the challenge.

★★★★★ — Ladi , Sep 2025

This is a wonderful place to get out into nature and stretch your legs! The colorful fall foliage, the sights and sounds of small animals and insects. Aaaahhhh breathe the crisp fresh air, feel the dirt under foot. I enjoyed my walk to Brady's rocks and back.

★★★★★ — Grant , Sep 2020

This trailer is so fun to hike. Brady's rocks are pretty awesome and good for photographs. The trail takes you out in the sun and under trees where you can spy wildlife and really breathe in nature. I suggest lots of bug spray.

★★★★★ — Mike , Aug 2025

Great place for a hike with your dog! Lots of space in the parking lot & it's easy to find, Maps takes you right there and you don't have to look for it like some other trailheads. There were two different trails to choose from, we were on the Scuppernog trail.

★★★★★ — Liz , Jun 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Lots of space in the parking lot & it's easy to find, Maps takes you right there and you don't have to look for it like some other trailheads.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Nice peaceful clean trail, accessible to dogs.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Lovely, well-marked segment of the Ice Age Trail!”

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Plan your run at Ice Age Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websiteiceagetrail.org
  • Phone(608) 798-4453
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Ice Age Trail

Eagle, Wisconsin

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.