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| Along the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
The Skunk and Foster Lake Segment of the Ice Age Trail is a 3.7 mile linear footpath. It is a moderately difficult hike. As the trail enters the Skunk and Foster Lake State Natural Area the terrain becomes hilly and scenic. This trail segment is well defined and easy to follow. It is a lonely segment separated by many miles of roads from the Waupaca River Segment to the south and the New Hope Iola Segment to the north.
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| Grenlie Lake from the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
A smattering of kettle lakes defines the Skunk and Foster Lake State Natural Area. The scenic hike looping around these kettles is hilly and set into deep forest. The trail continues through forest and over hilly terrain to the south till it meets the railroad at Sheridan.
A few unmarked intersecting access trails can be used to access the shoreline of Skunk Lake in the natural area. Be mindful of the yellow blazes of the Ice Age Trail to ensure you do not get off on one of these intersecting trails mistakenly. Otherwise the trail is well defined and well marked and there is a nice parking area for the natural area. This is a great hike for nearby residents and a popular dog walking area.
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| Along the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
Overview: Ice Age National Trail - Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment
COUNTYPORTAGE COUNTY
COMMUNITIES
AMHERST, SCANDINAVIA, SHERIDAN
TOTAL MILES
3.7-MILE POINT-TO-POINT
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
LOWEST ELEVATION
940 AMSL
HIGHEST ELEVATION
1190 AMSL
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN
1100 FT
TOTAL ELEVATION LOST
-1130 FT
POINTS OF INTEREST
Skunk Lake, Foster Lake, Grenlie Lake, Skunk and Foster Lake State Natural Area
NEXT IAT SEGMENT EASTBOUND
WAUPACA RIVER SEGMENT
NEXT IAT SEGMENT WESTBOUND
NEW HOPE IOLA SEGMENT
Directions and Trail Map
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Address for your GPS: N5257 North Foley Drive, Scandinavia, WI 54977
| coordinates: 44.428193, -89.209224 |
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| From Milwaukee | 2 Hours |
| From Madison | 2 Hours |
| From Green Bay | 1.5 Hours |
| From Wausau | 1 Hour |
| From Minneapolis | 3.5 Hours |
| From Chicago | 3.5 Hours |
Photos
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| Along the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Foster Lake on the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Skunk Lake on the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Along the Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment of the Ice Age Trail |