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State Ice Age Trail Area – Ice Age Reserve Wildlife Area loop from Cross Plains State Park

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Dane County

State Ice Age Trail Area – Ice Age Reserve Wildlife Area loop from Cross Plains State Park

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State Ice Age Trail Area – Ice Age Reserve Wildlife Area loop from Cross Plains State Park

01:34

12.5km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Cross Plains State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.23 km

Viewpoint

1.58 km

Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains

Highlight • Forest

The entire area is around 1500 acres, with 75% being public land, featuring miles of trails through lush forest. There are several spots throughout that provide stunning scenic overlooks of the area.

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4.33 km

State Ice Age Trail Area

Nature Reserve

7.54 km

Ice Age Reserve Wildlife Area

Nature Reserve

10.2 km

View of Lake Katherine from Cross Plains State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This park is unique as it features Wilke Gorge, which was formed from watermelt plus collections of glacial landforms. Throughout points, you'll be able to see Lake Katherine from afar as well.

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

799 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

855 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 19 August

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Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains

View of Lake Katherine from Cross Plains State Park

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