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Ice Age Trail - Plover River Segment
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Aniwa, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ice Age Trail - Plover River Segment'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.
What runners say about Ice Age Trail - Plover River Segment
“Beautiful area, easy hike aside from the many stones and roots that we kept kicking while looking around (pay attention to the trail when hiking, lol).”
We didn't make it to the actual river section on this trip, but seeing the abandoned radar station made up for that. Beautiful area, easy hike aside from the many stones and roots that we kept kicking while looking around (pay attention to the trail when hiking, lol).
Beautiful hike! Very wooded with some beautiful rock steps. There is a beautiful, long, boardwalk that crosses a marshy area full of frogs. We followed the path by a lovely river into what looked like a rain forest. There were some low lying areas that were muddy so wear your old hiking boots.
Outstanding hike, especially the portion through the moraine and over the boardwalk north of Highway 52. That portion deserves the 5-star review. South of Highway 52, there is a great variety of terrain (very different from the northern section) and the trail is more challenging, with some muddy areas and lots of…
Did this one from north to south. The trails are marked very well so you won't get lost. From the boardwalk area south there are some muddy spots. In most parts there are sticks or boards laid down so you don't sink in.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area, easy hike aside from the many stones and roots that we kept kicking while looking around (pay attention to the trail when hiking, lol).”
“Beautiful area, easy hike aside from the many stones and roots that we kept kicking while looking around (pay attention to the trail when hiking, lol).”
“Outstanding hike, especially the portion through the moraine and over the boardwalk north of Highway 52.”
“Dogs welcome, would be good for older kids as the trails can be muddy.”
Plan your run at Ice Age Trail - Plover River Segment
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteiceagetrail.org
- Phone+1 608-798-4453
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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