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Ice Age Trailhead Arbor Ridge Devils Staircase
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Janesville, 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 Trailhead Arbor Ridge Devils Staircase'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.
Scenic destination for families, hikers and individuals, with an arboretum and river views.
What runners say about Ice Age Trailhead Arbor Ridge Devils Staircase
“Beautiful hiking both directions whether you head towards Riverside Park and Hike Devil's staircase or head the other direction through the Arboretum”
Great section of the Ice Age Trail that offers some nice terrain. Note: The connection between the Arbor Ridge and Devil's Staircase sections takes you through a golf course.
Great hike for my 4 and 8 year olds. We started on the arboretum for 2miles and then added this for a great out and back hike. The stone steps and formations kept the kids super interested. The views of the river were awesome.
Beautiful hiking both directions whether you head towards Riverside Park and Hike Devil's staircase or head the other direction through the Arboretum
12 mile round trip hike. Easy, paved trail from downtown Janesville through Riverside Park. Wooded, Hilly trail there after.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful hiking both directions whether you head towards Riverside Park and Hike Devil's staircase or head the other direction through the Arboretum”
“This trailhead has a pretty steep and dilapidated staircase at the start.”
Plan your run at Ice Age Trailhead Arbor Ridge Devils Staircase
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteiceagetrail.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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