ICE AGE TRAIL - ALBANY SEGMENT
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| The Sugar River State Trail and Ice Age Trail Albany Segment |
A nine mile portion of this trail is the Albany Segment of the Ice Age Trail which travels from Monticello to Albany. At Monticello the Sugar River State Trail intersects with the Badger State Trail. The Badger State Trail in turn connects between Madison and Freeport.
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| The Sugar River in Albany WI |
One of the gems of bicycling in south central Wisconsin, the Sugar River State Trail winds from the Swiss village of New Glarus to Brodhead in Green County. Along the route the trail passes over 14 wood bridges, many of them over the Sugar River or Little Sugar River. A replica covered bridge crosses Norwegian River near Brodhead.
A nine-mile portion of the trail is also designated as the Albany Segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. This portion of the trail between the Badger State Trail at Monticello and Albany has the most bridges and river views. The section north of Monticello is the most shaded portion of the trail and passes through deep forest with long understory views. Caves and rock outcroppings can also be found along the trail.
In Albany, take a break from hiking or biking to take a relaxed float down the Sugar River in an inflatable tube at S&B Tubing. This popular amusement is busy on almost any summer afternoon.
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| The Sugar River State Trail and Ice Age Trail Albany Segment |
Overview: Sugar River State Trail/ Ice Age Trail - Albany Segment
COUNTYGREEN & ROCK COUNTIES
COMMUNITIES
NEW GLARUS, EXETER, MONTICELLO, ALBANY, BROADHEAD
TOTAL MILES
9-MILES POINT-TO-POINT
DIFFICULTY
VERY EASY
LOWEST ELEVATION
790 AMSL
HIGHEST ELEVATION
910 AMSL
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN
1350 FT
TOTAL ELEVATION LOST
-1420 FT
CAMPING
New Glarus Woods State Park, Minihaha Campground
POINTS OF INTEREST
New Glarus Woods State Park, Sugar River State Wildlife Area, Badger State Trail, Sugar River, Norwegian River, Covered Bridge, Depot Museum
NEXT IAT SEGMENT EASTBOUND
ARBOR RIDGE SEGMENT
NEXT IAT SEGMENT WESTBOUND
MONTICELLO SEGMENT
Directions and Trail Map
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Addresses for your GPS: Monticello Lot: 300 Pratt Road Monticello WI 42.742359, -89.579314
| From Milwaukee | 2 Hours |
| From Madison | 1 Hour |
| From Green Bay | 3 Hours |
| From Wausau | 3 Hours |
| From Minneapolis | 5 Hours |
| From Chicago | 2.5 Hours |
Photos
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| The Sugar River State Trail and Ice Age Trail Albany Segment |
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| Intersection of the Badger State Trail and Sugar River State Trail |
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| Tubing Start point on the Sugar River in Albany WI |
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| Tubing Rental on the Sugar River in Albany WI |
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| Downtown Albany along the Sugar River |
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| The Sugar River State Trail and Ice Age Trail Albany Segment at Albany |
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| The Sugar River State Trail and Ice Age Trail Albany Segment |
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| The Sugar River along the Albany Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
Links
Sugar River State Trail
Ice Age National Scenic Trail - National Parks Service
Ice Age Trail Alliance