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Note: Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max) and under control at all times. Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Rice Lake Nature Trail area: At trail junction (JW6), 852.4 Blue-blazed trail (JW6) to KMSF-SU Rice 294.9 take the blue-blazed trail 0.1 mi to Kettle Moraine Dr. to a self- Lake Nature Trail area [75 ft west of Hi- guided 0.6-mi nature trail. A picnic and parking area on State Lo Rd.] ➤➤ Park Rd. is 0.5 mi from the trail junction (JW6). 852.6 Spur trail to KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake 294.8 DNR Contact Station and parking area KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake Campground: Access from Hi-Lo east 0.2 mi Rd. or side trail (JW5). Registration for campsites at Contact Station. Camping is open May through October (262-473-7501, 852.8 Spur trail (JW5) to KMSF-SU Whitewater 294.6 dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/camping.html; reservations: Lake Campground ➤➤ 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com). Seasonal facilities. 853.8 CTH-P 293.6 854.6 Esterly Rd. 292.8 4.6 mi • Atlas Map 78f Whitewater Lake Segment 855.2 Power line 292.1 856.2 Trailside bench near pipeline 291.1

856.5 Whitewater Lake Segment and 290.9 USH-12 access (JW13): From LaGrange take USH-12 west 2.7 mi to the IAT parking area. From Whitewater at the intersection Blackhawk Segment of USH-12 and STH-89, take USH-12 east 5.0 mi to the parking Trail Access ➤➤ area. USH-12 (JW13)

Note: Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max) and under control at all times. LaGrange: At USH-12 go east 2.7 mi.

857.9 Lake La Grange outlet 289.5 Whitewater (53190): 858.4 White-blazed trail (JW4)—access to 289.0 At USH-12 go west 5.0 mi and follow Bus. USH-12. USH-12 parking area 1.0 mi west ➤➤ INN Style lodging: Hamilton House B&B (262-473-1900, bandbhamiltonhouse.com). 860.9 Duffin Rd. (JW12) 286.4 Lodging: Super 8 Motel (262-472-0400) and Baymont Inn 861.0 Spur trail (JW3) to KMSF-SU Backpack 286.3 and Suites (262-472-9400). Shelter 3 ➤➤ Area information: Whitewater Chamber of Commerce 861.6 Spur trail (JW2) to Ole Oleson Homestead 285.8 (262-473-4005, whitewaterchamber.com). ➤➤ 862.6 Bluff Rd. 284.8 Elkhorn: At USH-12 go east and south 7 mi. 862.8 CTH-H 284.5 INN Style lodging: Ye Olde Manor House B&B (262-742- 2450, yeoldemanorhouse.com).

Blackhawk Segment White-blazed trail (JW4): The trail heads south along the eastern shore of Lake La Grange back to the USH-12 Trail access parking 7.0 mi • Atlas Maps 78f, 79f area. KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 3: Access via a 0.1 mi spur trail. Situated atop a steep hill surrounded by dense forest. Reservations required (888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp .com.) Only one group (up to 10) per shelter per night is allowed. No potable water. Historic Ole Oleson Homestead: A Norwegian pioneer two-story tamarack log cabin. Roadside parking on Duffin Rd. No facilities. 863.5 Blackhawk Segment and 283.9 Young Rd. access (JW11): From STH-59/CTH-H in Palmyra take W CTH-H southwest 3.0 mi. At Young Rd. turn left and go east 0.1 Blue Spring Lake mi. Roadside parking. Trail Access ➤➤ Young Rd. (JW11)

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Note: Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max) Bald Bluff & parking area: Spur trail leads to CTH-H parking and under control at all times. As hikers area. Bald Bluff is 1,050 ft above sea level and 200 ft above the approach the end of the segment they surrounding area. may hear gunfire; a public shooting Stone Elephant (JW1): A granite erratic. Prairie Potawatomi Native range can be heard from the Trail. Americans visited the rock and considered it a sacred area. Early 863.7 Spur trail to CTH-H Bald Bluff parking 283.7 settlers named the rock due to size, color and shape. area ➤➤ Palmyra (53156): At Little Prairie Rd. go 863.9 Bald Bluff ➤➤ 283.5 1.0 mi northwest. The library has limited hours. 865.3 Spur trail to Stone Elephant (JW1) ➤➤ 282.0 KMSF-SU Horseriders’ Camp: On Trail. Parking area 866.5 Tamarack Rd. 280.9 on Little Prairie Rd. Camping is for equestrian users only. Shower

Blue Spring Lake Segment 867.2 ➤➤ 280.2 use for hikers with a KMSF-SU backpack shelter reservation.

7.1 mi • Atlas Maps 79f, 80f Little Prairie Rd.

867.6 Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern 279.8 Emma F. Carlin Trails: Access via a spur trail. Unit (KMSF-SU) Horseriders’ Camp ➤➤ Parking area on CTH-Z.

870.6 Blue Spring Lake Segment and 276.8 CTH-Z access (JW14): From STH-59/STH-67 in Eagle, take W STH-59 west 3.7 mi. At CTH-Z turn left and go south 0.6 mi. Stony Ridge Segment No parking. Instead, use nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest— Trail Access ➤➤ Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Emma Carlin Trails parking area on CTH-Z (JW14) CTH-Z south of the IAT access. A short blue-blazed trail leads to the IAT.

Ice Age Trail Databook 2020 – 2022 Edition 78 Waukesha County Atlas maps 80f–83f; Guidebook pages 279–297 Total miles: 45.3 (Trail 39.3; Connecting Route 6.0) 870.6 Blue Spring Lake Segment and 276.8 CTH-Z access (JW14): From STH-59/STH-67 in Eagle, take STH-59 west 3.7 mi. At CTH-Z turn left and go south 0.6 mi. Stony Ridge Segment No parking. Instead, use nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest— Trail Access ➤➤ Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Emma Carlin Trails parking area on CTH-Z (JW14) CTH-Z south of the IAT access. A short blue-blazed trail leads to the IAT. Note: Dogs must be leashed. The Trail crossing private land between CTH-S Kettle Moraine State Forest— and STH-59 is closed during gun deer Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Headquarters: Spur trail from season. the IAT. On STH-59, 2.6 mi west of Eagle (262-594-6200, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms). Information, small museum 871.2 Bridge over creek 276.2 and brochures for self-guided nature trails near the IAT. 871.9 Trail junction (WK18): Kettle Moraine 275.5 State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 2: Reservations required Headquarters (northeast) and (888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com). Only one group Backpack Shelter 2 south 0.2 mi ➤➤ (up to 10) per shelter per night is allowed. No water. Obtain water from the Forest HQ, 0.2 mi north of the shelter. 872.6 Top of steep-sided esker (WK29) 274.8 Stony Ridge Segment 3.1 mi • Atlas Map 80f 872.8 Railroad 274.5 873.4 CTH-S 274.0

873.6 Stony Ridge Segment and 273.7 STH-59 access (WK31): From STH-59/STH-67 in Eagle, take STH-59 west 1.6 mi. No parking. Instead, head north on the Eagle Segment gravel road a short distance east of STH-59/CTH-S. This DNR Trail Access ➤➤ road leads to two large parking areas and provides access to the STH-59 (WK31) IAT and a dog training area.

Note: Dogs must be leashed. Eagle (53119): At STH-59 go east 1.6 mi. 874.0 Depart gravel drive 273.4 INN Style lodging: Eagle Centre House B&B (262-363- 874.3 Small stream 273.1 4700, eagle-house.com). 875.1 CTH-N 272.3 Brady’s Rocks: Access via white-blazed loop trail (WK17) weaves between the 8-ft-high outcroppings, a portion of the Niagara 875.9 Wilton Rd. [join for 0.1 mi] 271.5 Escarpment. Parking on STH-67. 877.8 White-blazed loop trail (WK17) to Brady’s 269.6 KMSF-SU Ottawa Lake Recreation Area: At STH-67 go north Rocks ➤➤ 1.7 mi. Where CTH-ZZ heads west from STH-67, turn left on to

Eagle Segment 878.1 Blue-blazed trail to STH-67 parking area 269.2 CTH-ZZ and go 0.2 mi (262-594-6220, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks /name/kms; reservations: 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp

5.6 mi • Atlas Map 80f 878.4 Gravel access road [spur trail (WK37) to 269.0 .com). natural spring in 75 ft]

879.3 Eagle Segment and 268.1 STH-67 wayside access (WK36): From I-94 at Oconomowoc, take Scuppernong Segment Exit 282 onto STH-67 and go south 11.2 mi to the parking area. Trail Access ➤➤ STH-67 wayside (WK36)

Ice Age Trail Databook 2020 – 2022 Edition 80 Waukesha County Note: Dogs must be leashed. STH-67 wayside: On Trail. 879.6 STH-67 [spur trail (WK16) to Kettle 267.8 Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 1: Access via spur trail. (KMSF-SU) Backpack Shelter 1 in 450 Reservations required (888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp ft] ➤➤ .com). Only one group (up to 10) per shelter per night allowed. No water. Obtain water at STH-67 wayside, 0.4 mi south of the 880.0 Piper Rd. ➤➤ 267.4 shelter’s spur trail intersection. 881.3 Blue-blazed trail to Scuppernong Trail 266.1 network south parking area North Prairie (53153): From the Piper Rd. Trail access 881.6 CTH-ZZ ➤➤ 265.8 go 3.5 mi east on Piper Rd. and STH-59 (State Rd.). 882.0 Road to Mackie Group Picnic Area 265.3 Scuppernong Hiking and Ski Trail area: Parking area on each side of CTH-ZZ with a blue-blazed trail leading to the IAT.

Scuppernong Segment 882.7 High point at 1075 ft (WK28) with bench 264.7

5.6 mi • Atlas Maps 80f, 81f 884.0 Pinewoods Campground—Group Camp 263.4 KMSF-SU Pinewoods Campground: On Trail. ➤➤ (262-594-6220; dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms; reservations: 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com). Car access to campground off Waterville Rd. Enter campground and go to the group camp loop. Park near restrooms. Seasonal facilities. 884.8 Scuppernong Segment 262.5 CTH-C access (WK15): From I-94 at Oconomowoc, take Exit 282 STH-67 and go south 8.5 mi. At CTH-C turn left and go east 1.3 NE Ò ➤➤ Trail Access mi to the Trail access on the south side of road. Roadside parking. CTH-C (WK15)

885.7 CTH-C/CTH-D 261.6 NW ß SW Ò CR—1.1 mi Atlas Map 81f

885.9 Waterville Segment 261.5 CTH-D access (WK14): From I-94 at Oconomowoc, take Exit 282 STH-67 and go south 5.8 mi. At CTH-D turn left and go ➤➤ SE ß Trail Access east 0.7 mi to the Trail access on the north side of the road. CTH-D (WK14) Roadside parking. Additional parking: Manor House Rd. From UW-Waukesha Field Station, drive south on Waterville Rd. 1.3 mi. At Manor House Rd. turn right. Roadside parking.

Note: Dogs must be leashed. Dousman (53118): From Waterville Rd. continue north 887.8 Tallgrass Ct. 259.6 0.5 mi to USH-18, turn left and go west 1.7 mi to Main St., turn 888.1 Join Waterville Rd. (WK12) 259.2 left and go south 0.4 mi. N 889.4 Depart Waterville Rd. ➤➤ 258.0 S Waterville Segment Waterville 3.9 mi • Atlas Map 81f 889.8 Waterville Segment and 257.6 UW-Waukesha Field Station at Glacial Drumlin State Trail access (WK11): From I-94 near Delafield, take Exit 285 onto CTH-C Lapham Peak Segment (Kettle Moraine Dr.) and go south 2.8 mi. At STH-18 turn right Trail Access ➤➤ and go west 2.0 mi. At Waterville Rd. turn left and go south 0.5 UW-Waukesha Field Station at Glacial mi to the UW-Waukesha Field Station. On the east side of the Drumlin State Trail (WK11) road, look for the gravel entrance drive. Limited parking along gravel drive. Do not park in the Wildlife in Need lot or use their building. No overnight parking without permission. A blue-blazed spur trail (mowed path) leads 0.1 mi to the Trail from the east end of the gravel drive.

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SNAPSHOT 4.6 miles: Clover Valley Rd. to USH-12 3 2 This hilly segment features wooded moraines, kettles and outstanding views of Rice and Whitewater lakes from atop a steep rise. At the Kettle Moraine State Forest— At the KMSF-SU Rice Lake Nature Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Rice Lake Trail area, Whitewater Lake Camp- Nature Trail, DNR Contact Station and ground and USH-12 Trail access Whitewater Lake Campground. parking area. From Whitewater Creek. Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max) BUS 12 59 and under control at all times. At KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake Camp- other uses

ground (on Trail) and at a private A small portion of the Trail overlaps Steel a campground (see Area Services). Bluff bridle/snowmobile trail. Rd. Connects with KMSF-SU Rice Lake At KMSF-SU Rice Lake Nature Trail

area and at Whitewater Lake Camp- Nature Trail and Whitewater Lake Rd. Spring Big Cravath BUS Brook Whitewater ground. Recreation Area and DNR Contact Lake Tripp 12 Lake Station spur trails. TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING Cox Rd. Clover Valley Rd.: From the south edge of Whitewater at the bypass intersection of USH-12, STH-59 12 59and STH-89, take STH-89 south 1.5 mi. At Anderson Rd. turn left and go east. After 0.8 mi Anderson Lake Rd. becomes Clover Valley Rd. Continue straight and follow Clover Valley Rd. east, south, then eastLa Grange for 2.6 mi. Access the Trail on the northeast side of the road. Roadside parking. Park with tires off

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Segment 70 Whitewater Lake page 258 11/15/19 USH-12: From LaGrange take USH-12 west 2.7 mi to the Ice Age Trail parking area. From Whitewater at the intersection of USH-12 and STH-89, take USH-12 east 5.0 mi. to the Ice Age Trail parking area. Additional Parking: (i) Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Rice Lake Nature Trail parking area on State Park Rd. To access the Ice Age Trail from the parking area, take the Rice Lake Nature Trail loop northwest for 0.4 mi. Continue on the blue-blazed spur trail 0.1 mi across Kettle Moraine Dr. to its junction with the Ice Age Trail near Hi-Lo Rd. (ii) KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake DNR Contact Station parking area on Kettle Moraine Dr. A 0.2-mi spur trail leads from the parking area to the Ice Age Trail. (iii) Esterly Rd. Trail access parking area.

THE HIKE From the Trail access on Clover Valley Road, the segment starts off by pass- ing through a shady pine plantation before crossing Whitewater Creek, the Ioutlet stream from Rice Lake, on a series of puncheons and a 30-foot bridge. These structures protect the sensitive wetland bordering Whitewater Creek and offer tranquil views of the surrounding wetlands and valley. Many spring wild- flowers, such as blue-flag iris and marsh marigold, along with skunk cabbage, line the creek valley. After crossing Whitewater Creek the segment then skirts the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Whitewater Lake Campground’s walk-in campsites before reaching a junction (JW6) with a blue-blazed spur trail. The spur trail heads south across Kettle Moraine Drive to a self-guided 0.6-mile nature trail loop along the shore of Rice Lake. A large parking area is located off the loop trail. From the junction with the spur trail the segment continues east, crossing Hi-Lo Road before reaching another spur trail, this one labeled “Office,” which heads southeast 0.2 miles to the KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake DNR Contact Sta- tion parking area. After the path to the office, the segment encounters yet another side trail (JW5), this one to the entrance of the KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake Campground. The segment continues east through rugged, rolling terrain past many trailside kettles. After passing behind several KMSF-SU Whitewater Lake Campground drive-in campsites the segment climbs a steep rise to a bench and lookout offer- ing views of Rice and Whitewater lakes. The segment crosses CTH-P and rises steeply to another secluded pine plantation before crossing Esterly Road. The segment briefly joins a bridle/snowmobile trail before branching off and eventu- ally crossing a cleared area beneath a power line. The headwaters of Bluff Creek lie below to the west and can be viewed off the segment by hiking north in the cleared area to the utility poles on top of the hill. A bench is located to the west of these poles. Just beyond the power line the segment passes through Bluff Creek State Natural Area. Here the segment travels across cavernous kettles with ancient oaks providing the canopy. This area is particularly beautiful after a wet- heavy snowfall. Shortly before the segment’s end at USH-12, a clearing offers views to the west of the glacial outwash plain and the city of Whitewater from a trailside bench. Mobile Skills Crew project site, 2007

Walworth & Jefferson Counties 269 AREA SERVICES Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Whitewater Lake Campground (seasonal): Camping May through October. On Trail. (262-473-7501, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/camping .html; reservations: 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com). LaGrange: Restaurant. From the USH-12 Trail access parking area go 3.0 mi east on STH-12 to CTH-H (Kettle Moraine Scenic Dr.) intersection.. Elkhorn: INN Style program lodging at Ye Olde Manor House B&B (262-742-2450, yeoldemanorhouse.com). From the USH-12 Trail access go east and south 7.0 mi. Whitewater: Restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, general shopping, lodging, camp­ ing, library, medical service. From the USH-12 Trail access parking area, go 5.0 mi west on USH-12 and follow Business USH-12. INN Style program lodging at the Hamilton House B&B (262-473-1900, bandbhamiltonhouse.com). Lodging at the Super 8 Motel (262-472-0400) and Baymont Inn and Suites (262-472-9400). Camping at Scenic Ridge Campground, (608-883-2920, scenicridgecampground.com). Area info available from the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce (262-473-4005, whitewaterchamber.com).

Blackhawk Segment (Atlas Map 79f; Databook page 77)

SNAPSHOT 7.0 miles: USH-12 to Young Rd. 3 2 This segment highlights scenic Lake La Grange, hardwood forests and the historic Ole Oleson Homestead. amenities and activities At nearby Kettle Moraine State One ColdCache site on segment. Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Nordic Trails parking area south of Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max) CTH-H Trail access. and under control at all times. other uses From Lake La Grange and a pond A small portion overlaps a snowmobile along Duffin Rd. near KMSF-SU Back- trail.

pack Shelter 3. White-blazed loop trail and several At KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 3 spur trails, including one (JW3) to (reservations required). KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 3. At the USH-12 Trail access parking area and KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 3 (please respect those who have re- served the shelter) and parking areas for nearby KMSF-SU John Muir and Nordic trails. TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING USH-12: From LaGrange take USH-12 west 3.0 mi to the Ice Age Trail parking area. From Whitewater at the intersection of USH-12 and STH-89, take USH-12 east 5.0 mi. Young Rd.: From the intersection of STH-59 and CTH-H in Palmyra take CTH-H southwest 3.0 mi. At Young Rd. turn left and go east 0.1 mi. Roadside parking. Additional Parking: (i) Duffin Rd. Trail access JW12( ) 0.4 mi south of the Oleson Cabin; roadside parking. (ii) Oleson Cabin Historic site on Duffin Rd.; roadside parking.

270 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2020 – 2022 Edition THE HIKE The segment begins at the USH-12 Trail access information kiosk and park-

ing area, a popular meeting point for events sponsored by the Ice Age TrailLittle IAlliance’s local Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter. PalmyraThe segment crosses through excellent bird habitat and many species can be seen. Prairie H P From the USH-12 parking area, the segment briefly climbs a hill, offeringTamarack long views of deciduous forests and a nice view toward Whitewater from a bench. The P Trail descends on a serpentine course and then meanders north and east aroundHorserider’s Lake La Grange past marshes bordering the lake and through woods and open Camp

tall-grass prairies. Along the way a couple of benches offer scenic views of Lake Rd. Rd. La Grange. Blue Spring The segment intersects JW4( ) a white-blazed path that headsLake south along the east- ern shore of Lake La Grange back toward the USH-12 Trail access. From this inter- section, the Ice Age Trail continues south, then eastward, passing through hardwood JW1 forest before descending 200 feet to Duffin RoadJW12 ( ). Stone

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Segment 71 Blackhawk page 260 11/15/19 Shortly after the Duffin Road crossing the segment intersectsJW3 ( ) a spur trail that leads 0.1 miles to Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Backpack Shelter 3, situated atop a steep hill surrounded by dense forest. A bit farther north from the shelter spur, the segment intersects a spur trail that heads east 0.6 miles to a pioneer lime kiln with a descriptive plaque. Continuing 150 feet north, the segment intersects (JW2) another spur trail leading west 0.2 miles to the historic Ole Oleson Homestead, where an early Norwegian pioneer built a two-story tamarack log cabin. On display outside the cabin is an old sleigh similar to the one used by Ole Oleson to transport the logs for the house. Continuing from the Ole Oleson spur trail, the segment leads north through dense forest, passing along the rims of large kettle depressions, among a diverse and undisturbed quantity of flora and fauna. The Trail passes a small lake and then enters dense pine plantations. After crossing Bluff Road, the segment goes through a section of red, black and jack pine before crossing CTH-H and climbing steeply through a savanna- like open forest of hardwoods, pockmarked by kettle depressions and scattered boulders. At the top there is a beautiful view to the horizon overlooking forests and the surrounding terrain. A short downhill trek takes hikers to the segment terminus on Young Road.

AREA SERVICES Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Backpack Shelter 3: Camping. On Trail. Reservations required: 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com. Only one group (up to 10) per shelter per night is allowed. LaGrange: See Whitewater Lake Segment, p. 268. From the USH-12 Trail access go east 2.7 mi. Also see Trail Access and Parking directions, above. Whitewater: See Whitewater Lake Segment, p. 268. From the USH-12 Trail access go west ~5 mi. Also see Trail Access and Parking directions, above. Palmyra: See Blue Spring Lake Segment, p. 273. From the Young Rd. Trail access go west then north ~3 mi. Also see Trail Access and Parking directions, above.

272 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2020 – 2022 Edition Blue Spring Lake Segment (Atlas Map 79f, 80f; Databook pages 77–78)

SNAPSHOT 7.1 miles: Young Rd. to CTH-Z 3 2 This up-and-down segment features panoramic views from the top of Bald Bluff and the Stone Elephant, a massiveamenities granite and activities erratic. At Kettle Moraine State Forest— Two ColdCache sites on segment. Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Horse­ riders’ Camp on Little Prairie Rd. and Dogs should be leashed (8-ft max)

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TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING Young Rd.: From the intersection of STH-59 and CTH-H in Palmyra take CTH-H southwest 3.0 mi. At

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Segment 72 Blue Spring Lake page 289 11/15/19 Additional Parking: (i) Bald Bluff Scenic Overlook parking area. From the intersection of STH-59 and CTH-H in Palmyra, take CTH-H southwest 2.8 mi. Parking area on east side of road. The trail to Bald Bluff serves as a spur to the Ice Age Trail. (ii) Tamarack Rd. Trail access. Roadside parking. (iii) KMSF-SU Horseriders’ Camp parking area on Little Prairie Rd.

THE HIKE From the trail access point on Young Road the segment heads north and quickly intersects (0.2 miles) a spur trail that leads west to the CTH-H Bald IBluff parking area. From this intersection the segment makes its way up Bald Bluff on a series of switchbacks. Bald Bluff is the largest and most diverse of the area’s dry native prairie openings, which are often found on gravel knobs and steep south- and west-facing ridges. Here grow prairie flowers and grasses such as little bluestem, sideoats grama, prairie dropseed, silky aster, pasqueflower, grooved yellow flax and rough blazing star. Trailside benches encourage hikers to soak in the panoramic view. Bald Bluff is one of the highest points in Jefferson County at 1,050 feet above sea level and 200 feet above the surrounding area. Native Americans used the prominence as a lookout and for ceremonial dancing. Twice in July 1832, General Henry Atkinson camped with troops to the north- west of the bluff as he pursued the Sauk Chief Black Hawk in the Black Hawk War. A brochure for the self-guided nature trail is available at the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) headquarters or at the Bald Bluff trail- head on CTH-H. The section of Trail from Bald Bluff to the KMSF-SU Horseriders’ Camp provides hikers with outstanding views of glacial moraines, eskers, kettles and erratics, including spectacular long views of the surrounding topography during leaf-off seasons. The segment descends down Bald Bluff and after 0.6 miles comes to a small clearing on the left with an impressive stand of white pines. In another 0.8 miles the segment intersects a short spur trail that leads downhill to the massive granite erratic known as the Stone Elephant (JW1). Prairie Potawatomi Native Ameri- cans visited the rock frequently and probably considered it a sacred area. Early settlers named the rock the Stone Elephant because of its color, size and general elephant-like shape. In the 1920s it was a popular day outing, in which tourists traveled to the site by horse-drawn surrey. Almost all of the portion of this segment between Young Road and Tamarack Road traverses the Kettle Moraine Oak Opening State Natural Area. This area is a mixture of oak openings and oak woodland dominated by open-grown bur and black oaks. The Trail also passes a few native dry prairie remnants along the way. The first is located 0.2 miles past the Stone Elephant spur intersection and is located in a field on the north side of the Trail. The showy rough blazing star, a dry prairie species, is found here; the best time to see this plant is late August. The second remnant is found about 0.4 miles east of the first remnant (or about 0.5 miles southwest of Tamarack Road) on a south-facing slope. Here are found flora such as silky aster, leadplant, goldenrod, purple prairie clover, flowering spurge, sunflowers, arrow-leaf aster and a number of prairie grasses. A trailside bench provides a rest stop with a view. The segment leaves the State Natural Area and crosses Tamarack Road. Three

274 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2020 – 2022 Edition trails (horse, hiking and biking) converge/diverge near the Tamarack Road cross- ing, so pay close attention to signage. The Trail continues through the woods and eventually climbs and follows a steep ridge offering impressive views. Crossing Little Prairie Road, the segment again climbs for 0.2 miles to the top of a ridge where a short side trail leads to a clearing with a bench and views to the north- west. From the bench, the KMSF-SU Horseriders’ Camp is 0.2 miles farther on. Horseriders’ Camp is for equestrian camping only. However, showers are avail- able for hikers who have reservations in one of the three KMSF-SU backpack shelters. The segment crosses through the Horseriders’ Camp and 0.2 miles east of the camp passes a small trailside pond. The segment continues east on level terrain past a few more small ponds and small springs. It eventually comes to an opening with a trailside map and a view of a barn across Carlin Trail (a road). From here hikers will travel up and down some hills and be rewarded with nice views down into the forest on both sides of the segment. In early spring hikers should watch for fields of mayapples in this area. In the final mile a careful observer may notice a rock seat embedded in a tree and discover an old foundation with day lilies. Just south of the segment’s end- point on CTH-Z a short spur trail leads to the KMSF-SU Emma Carlin Trails parking area. Note: As hikers approach the end of the segment they may hear gunfire; a public shooting range can be heard from the Trail. Mobile Skills Crew project site, 2003

AREA SERVICES Palmyra: Restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, library. From the Little Prairie Rd. Trail access go 1.0 mi northwest on Little Prairie Rd. The library has limited hours. Eagle: See Eagle Segment, p. 282. From the CTH-Z Trail access go north then east ~4 mi. Also see Trail Access and Parking directions, above. CAMERON GILLIE

Hikers explore the Blackhawk Segment.

Walworth & Jefferson Counties 275 Stony Ridge Segment (Atlas Map 80f; Databook page 80)

SNAPSHOT 3.1 miles: CTH-Z to STH-59 3 2 This segment winds through a pine plantation, oak forest and sections of dry prairie and passes the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF- SU) headquarters. At KMSF-SU Emma Carlin Trails Portion of segment crossing private parking area and at KMSF-SU HQ and land between CTH-S and STH-59 is Visitor Center. Restrooms also avail- closed during gun deer season. able at KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 2 (please respect those who have other uses Dogs must be leashed. reserved the shelter). A short portion overlaps roads. At KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 2 KMSF-SU Stony Ridge Nature Trail, (reservations required). spur trail (WK18) to KMSF-SU Back- pack Shelter 2 and other spur and horse trails.

TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING CTH-Z: From the intersection of STH-59 and STH-67 in Eagle, take STH-59 west 3.7 mi. At CTH-Z turn left and go south 0.6 mi. No parking. Instead, use nearby Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Emma Carlin Trails parking area on CTH-Z south of the Ice Age Trail access. A short blue-blazed spur trail leads to the Ice Age Trail. STH-59: From the intersection of STH-59 and STH-67 in Eagle, take STH-59 west 1.6 mi. No parking. Instead, head north on the gravel road a short distance east of the STH-59/CTH-S intersection. This DNR road leads to two large parking areas and provides access to the Ice Age Trail and a dog training area. Additional Parking: KMSF-SU Headquarters on STH-59, 2.6 mi west of Eagle. A spur trail leads to the Ice Age Trail.

THE HIKE Before starting out on this segment, hikers looking for an interesting side trip can follow CTH-Z south 0.2 miles to Stute Springs and Homestead Trail. A Iself-guided loop takes hikers around early 20th-century farm buildings, past natural springs, through ancient woods and up to the top of Big Hill at 1,050 feet. From its starting point on CTH-Z, the segment heads east through a relatively flat stretch of woods and meadow, emerging into open prairie on the bed of Gla- cial Lake Scuppernong. The segment crosses a bridge over a small stream filling in with plant growth, rises gradually across a grassy savanna and climbs a wooded esker on rocky outwash. Less than 2 miles east of CTH-Z the segment reaches a spur trail leading to the Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Headquarters. Its natural history museum has displays and videos on glacial geol- ogy, Native American and pioneer history and animal and plant life throughout the Southern Unit and surrounding areas. Self-guided brochures are available in the gift shop for the many nature trails found near the Ice Age Trail, including the Stute Springs and Homestead Trail. The self-guided Stony Ridge Nature Trail also starts at the headquarters. Near the spur trail to the headquarters, the segment intersects (WK18) another

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WK29 Emma F. Eagle Carlin Segment Trails KMSF–SU Eagle P Shelter 2 Stute Springs and 67 Homestead Trail S Blue Spring Old World Lake SegmentZ Wisconsin McMiller Sports Center 0 ½ 1 miles spur, this one heading 0.2 miles south to KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 2. Con- LO tinuing east from this junction,NN the segment climbs between a long pond and a deep water-filled kettle, descends into an open field and winds on a sandy track through a fire-scarred forest. It then climbs atop a long, steep sided esker WK29( ) with kettles and marshes at the bottom of the slopes. After descending the esker, the segment crosses railroad tracks67 and travels through a pine plantation en route to CTH-S. The segment ends with a short walk north along CTH-S and east par- alleling Antique Lane beforeWAUKESHA reaching its endpoint COUNTY on STH-59. POINTS OF INTEREST WALWORTH COUNTY Segment 73 StonyOld Ridge World Wisconsin: From the STH-59 Trail access, go east on STH-59 for 1.6 mi. At STH-67 turn page 271 03/08/17 right and go south 1.4 mi (W372 S9727 WI-67, Eagle, 262-594-6301, oldworldwisconsin .wisconsinhistory.org). Old World Wisconsin is America’s largest outdoor museum of rural life. Live characters recreate daily historical scenes of farm and village life from a century ago. Farmsteads and settlements representing German, Finnish, Polish, Norwegian, African American, Danish and Yankee pioneers dot nearly 600 acres. Open every day during spring, summer and fall. There is an admission fee.

AREA SERVICES Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Backpack Shelter 2: Camping. On Trail. Reservations required: (888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com). Only one group (up to 10) per shelter per night is allowed. No potable water is available at the shelter. Hikers should obtain water from the Forest HQ, 0.2 mi north of the shelter. KMSF-SU Headquarters: Information. From the STH-59 Trail access, go west on STH-59 1.1 mi (262-594-6200, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms). Eagle: See Eagle Segment, p. 282. From the KMSF-SU Headquarters on STH-59 go east ~3 mi. Also see Trail Access and Parking directions, above. Palmyra: See Blue Spring Lake Segment, p. 273. From the KMSF-SU Headquarters on STH-59 go west ~4 mi.

Waukesha County 281 Eagle Segment (Atlas Map 80f; Databook page 80)

SNAPSHOT 5.6 miles: STH-59 to STH-67 Wayside 3 2 This segment passes through extensive prairie restoration areas, oak savannas and wetland areas with springs and features Brady’s Rocks, a portion of the Niagara Escarpment. other uses At the STH-67 Wayside. A short portion overlaps a road. From small ponds and springs. Brady’s Rock white-blazed loop trail, amenities and activities a blue-blazed spur trail to STH-67 Two ColdCache sites on segment. parking area and two other short spur trails. Paradise Springs Nature Trail is Dogs must be leashed. nearby.

TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING STH-59: From the intersection of STH-59 and STH-67 in Eagle, take STH-59 west 1.6 mi. No parking. Instead, head north on the gravel road a short distance east of the STH-59/CTH-S intersection. This DNR road leads to two large parking areas and provides access to the Ice Age Trail and a dog training area. STH-67 Wayside: From I-94 at Oconomowoc, take Exit 282 onto STH-67 and go south 11.2 mi to the parking area. Additional Parking: (i) CTH-N small parking area. (ii) Wilton Rd. Roadside parking. (iii) STH-67 parking area northeast of Brady’s Rocks. A blue-blazed spur trail leads to the Ice Age Trail.

THE HIKE From its starting point on STH-59 the segment heads a short distance up a gravel drive and then northeast across a prairie toward CTH-N. The segment crosses a Ismall stream coming from Paradise Springs. About 0.4 miles west of CTH-N hik- ers will find a bench and a nearby Scuppernong River Habitat Area map. North of the CTH-N crossing the segment skirts the Scuppernong Prairie State Natural Area, one of the oldest of Wisconsin’s State Natural Areas and part of the Scuppernong River Habitat Area that highlights the largest native wet prai- rie east of the Mississippi. The prairie is growing in the bed of the former Glacial Lake Scuppernong. After passing Scuppernong Prairie the segment reaches Wilton Road. Hik- ers should turn right and head east 0.1 miles, where the segment leaves Wilton Road and continues due north. In this area the segment skirts the edges of the Kettle Moraine Low Prairie State Natural Area. The low prairie has been the site of controlled burns and tree removal since 1999. The entire area has returned to its original condition and long-dormant plant species specific to the low prairie have dramatically reappeared. It’s often a wet area in spring, and ground-nesting birds can be observed among the many types of flowers in bloom. The segment bends south and leads to a white-blazed loop trail WK17( ) weaving between the 8-foot-high outcroppings of Brady’s Rocks, named for Irish immigrants Michael and Kathleen Brady, who settled here in 1855. These outcroppings are a portion of the Niagara Escarpment, a thick layer of dolomite that extends through

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NN Mobile Skills Crew project site, 2007, 2017 AREA SERVICES Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Headquarters: See Stony Ridge Segment, p. 280. From the STH-59 Trail access go west less than 1 mi. Eagle: Restaurant,67 convenience store, lodging, library, medical service. From the STH-59 Trail access go 1.6 mi east on STH-59. INN Style program lodging at the Eagle Centre House B&B (262-363- 4700, eagle-house.com).WAUKESHA COUNTY Palmyra: SeeWALWORTH Blue Spring Lake Segment, COUNTY p. 273. From the STH-59 Trail access go west 4.5 mi. North Prairie: See Scuppernong Segment, p. 284. From the STH-59 Trail access go northeast ~7 mi. Segment 74 Eagle page 273 11/15/19 Waukesha County 283 Scuppernong Segment (Atlas Maps 80f, 81f; Databook pages 80–81)

SNAPSHOT 5.6 miles: STH-67 Wayside to CTH-C 3 2 This segment courses over hilly terrain, through hardwood forests and past many trailside kettles. At STH-67 Wayside, CTH-ZZ Kettle At KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 1 Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (please respect those who have (KMSF-SU) Scuppernong Trails trail- reserved the shelter), CTH-ZZ Scup- head, Pinewoods Campground and pernong Trails trailhead, Pinewoods Ottawa Lake Campground. Campground and Ottawa Lake Campground. From McKeawn Springs. Dogs must be leashed. At KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 1 other uses (reservations required). A small portion of the segment over- laps a campground road.

At KMSF-SU Pinewoods Campground Spur trail to McKeawn Springs, spur and Ottawa Lake Campground . trail (WK16) to KMSF-SU Backpack Shelter 1, two blue-blazed spur trails At KMSF-SU Scuppernong Trails trail- to parking areas areas, a horse trail head, Pinewoods Campground and and the Scuppernong ski/hike trail Ottawa Lake Campground. network. TRAIL ACCESS AND PARKING STH-67 Wayside: From I-94 at Ononomowoc, take Exit 282 onto STH-67 and go south 11.2 mi to the parking area. CTH-C: From I-94 at Oconomowoc, take Exit 282 STH-67 and go south 8.5 mi. At CTH-C turn left and go east 1.3 mi to the Trail access on the south side of road. Roadside parking. Additional Parking: (i) Piper Rd. Roadside parking. (ii) CTH-ZZ Kettle Moraine State Forest— Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Scuppernong Hiking and Ski Trail parking areas. There is a parking area on each side of CTH-ZZ. Both have a blue-blazed spur trail leading to the Ice Age Trail. (iii) KMSF-SU Pinewoods Campground off Waterville Rd. Enter campground and go to the group camp loop. Park near restrooms.

THE HIKE From its starting point at the STH-67 wayside, the segment continues along the west side of STH-67 for less than half a mile before crossing over to the Ieast side of the road. The segment intersects (WK16) a spur trail leading up to Kettle Moraine State Forest—Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Backpack Shelter 1. Perched atop Spy Glass Hill, the vista from the shelter area is of a flat plain left behind after water drained from Glacial Lake Scuppernong. Just past the spur to the shelter, a second spur trail leads to McKeawn Springs, which flow into a trout pond and Scuppernong Creek. The segment crosses Piper Road and travels through hilly terrain. A short distance south of CTH-ZZ, the segment intersects a blue-blazed spur trail. Hik- ers can follow the spur to the KMSF-SU Scuppernong Trail network southside parking area. Shortly after crossing CTH-ZZ hikers will encounter another blue- blazed spur trail leading to the Scuppernong Trail network’s northside parking area and trailhead, with restrooms and water. The segment heads east, parallel

284 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2020 – 2022 Edition to CTH-ZZ, and then north, 1.1-mi CR to skirting around the Mackie Waterville Segment. Group Picnic Area. North on CTH-C, North of CTH-ZZ the west on CTH-D. Group P segment traverses a roller C Camp coaster of hills set in hard- Reagons Lake Pinewoods wood forests among numer- Campground ous trailside kettles. The segment reaches its highest point (1,075 feet) at a loca- tion (WK28) marked with a CI Kettle Waterville bench and crosses the Scup- WK28 pernong skiing/hiking trail Moraine several times as it continues State Forest– Southern Unit north and west. The segment passes through the KMSF- Scuppernong Hiking and ZZ SU Pinewoods Campground Ottawa Lake Skiing Trails Campground (with access to water and P P restrooms), then bends to 67 the west and makes its way to Ottawa Scuppernong its endpoint on CTH-C. Lake Springs ZZ Nature Trail

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Southern Unit (KMSF-SU) Ottawa g n Piper o Lake Campground: Camping. From n r e p the STH-67 wayside go north on p u c WK16 STH-67 1.7 mi. Where CTH-ZZ S KMSF–SU heads west from STH-67, turn left Shelter 1 Road X on to CTH-ZZ and go 0.2 mi (262- P 594-6220, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks /name/kms; reservations: 888-947- Eagle 2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp Segment .com).

Eagle: See Eagle Segment, p. 282. Stark Rd. 0 ½ 1 From the STH-67 wayside go south miles ~3 mi. P Dousman: See Waterville Segment, p. 286. From the STH-67 wayside go north ~8 mi.

KMSF-SUSegment Backpack 75 Scuppernong Shelter 1: Camping. On Trail. Reservations required: (888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com)page 275 and only one group (up to 10) per shelter per night is allowed. No potable01/04/17 water is available at the shelter. Hikers should obtain water from the STH-67 wayside, 0.4 mi south of the shelter’s spur trail intersection with the Trail. North Prairie: Restaurant, convenience store. From the Piper Rd. Trail access go 3.5 mi east on Piper Rd. and STH-59 (State Rd.). KMSF-SU Pinewoods Campground: Camping (seasonal). On Trail (262-594-6220, dnr.wi.gov/topic /parks/name/kms; reservations: 888-947-2757, wisconsin.goingtocamp.com).

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