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Ice Age Trail - Whitewater Lake Segment
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Whitewater, Wisconsin · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Ice Age Trail - Whitewater Lake Segment yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 - Whitewater Lake Segment
“There are some steep hills with beautiful overlooks.”
The trail has areas of exposed tree roots and large rocks that leaves can conceal and make slippery. Wear hiking boots and take your time. There are some steep hills with beautiful overlooks. This is a part of the ice age trail. The parking is limited.
This is one of the best trails for viewing the raw nature of the Kettle Moraine Kettles, kames, and drumlins.
Great hike with better than usual elevation change for this part of the country. It's in great shape, too
Free parking and a beautiful trail. Hilly terrain and well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hike with better than usual elevation change for this part of the country.”
“There are some steep hills with beautiful overlooks.”
Plan your run at Ice Age Trail - Whitewater Lake Segment
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
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