Hiking The Ice Age Trail Valley View Segment

The Valley View Segment is a moderately difficult 1.7 mile section of the Ice Age National Trail. This segment features long views towards the driftless area with Blue Mounds in view. The footpath winds through residential areas, restored parries, and a nature preservation area donated to the Ice Age Trail Alliance featuring other connecting loop routes.

The Valley View Segment stands alone, separated by several miles to adjacent IAT trail segments. The next segment heading eastbound is the Madison Segment, and the next trail heading westbound is the Cross Plains Segment

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Trail Photos

Ice Age Trail Valley View Segment

Ice Age Trail Valley View Segment

Ice Age Trail Valley View Segment

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The Valley View Segment is a nice hike in the Madison area and is especially brilliant in June and July when wildflowers are in bloom. Parking at the lot on Moraine Ridge and heading downhill into the Valley View Preserve brings hikers to intersections with the red and white trails. These trails can add another 2 miles to your hike. The Valley View Segment is close to Madison's growing population and adds essential miles and green space to the Ice Age Trail in Dane County.

Overview: Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Valley View Segment

COUNTY
DANE COUNTY
COMMUNITIES
MIDDLETON, MADISON, VERONA
TOTAL MILES
1.7-MILE POINT-TO-POINT
DIFFICULTY
EASY
LOWEST ELEVATION
980 AMSL
HIGHEST ELEVATION
1200 AMSL
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN
390 FT
TOTAL ELEVATION LOST
-230 FT

NEXT IAT SEGMENT EASTBOUND
CROSS PLAINS SEGMENT
NEXT IAT SEGMENT WESTBOUND
MADISON SEGMENT

Directions and Trail Map

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MIDDLETON QUADRANGLE

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Address for your GPS: 7681 Moraine Ridge Verona, WI 53593
| coordinates:  43.039424, -89.582611 |

From Milwaukee	1.5 Hours
From Madison	n/a
From Green Bay	2 Hours
From Wausau	2 Hours
From Minneapolis	4.5 Hours
From Chicago	2.5 Hours

Links

Ice Age National Trail Alliance

Ice Age National Trail - National Parks Service

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