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The Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age National Trail is a short section of easy to moderate footpath, but it's 1.5 miles are very scenic and pleasant. A well-made cabin is available on a first-come basis for thru-hikers. A scenic loop is also available for out-n-back section hikers to make this route a lollipop. This segment gets a bit hilly on the northern end. The trail is well defined and easy to follow.
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| Waupaca River on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
The Waupaca River is a wide and shallow river at Cobb Town where the Ice Age Trail briefly follows along its banks. Section hikers can park at a large parking lot for the Waupaca River State Fishery Area on Foley Road. A blue blazed access trail leads down to river where it meets up with the IAT.
Up a long and winding hill there is a perfect little hiker's cabin. Long distance hikers will enjoy the shelter of this cabin which includes a platform for a bed on the main level, and a loft with a honeymoon suite that can fit two sleeping bags side by side. This sturdy shelter includes many items such as a small heater, candle lamp, candles, matches, books, and a fire pit outside. If the cabin is already claimed when you arrive you will be able to set up a tent in ample clear space beside the cabin.
The Waupaca River Segment is short, but it is a scenic and wonderful hike. For campers staying at Hartman Creek State Park this is an excellent excursion hike nearby. With the loop trail included, it makes for about a 3 mile / hour long lollipop hike.
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| Hiker's Cabin on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
Ice Age National Scenic Trail - Waupaca River Segment
COUNTYPORTAGE COUNTY
COMMUNITIES
WAUPACA
TOTAL MILES
1.5-MILE POINT-TO-POINT
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
LOWEST ELEVATION
930 AMSL
HIGHEST ELEVATION
1120 AMSL
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN
430 FT
TOTAL ELEVATION LOST
-360 FT
CAMPING
Shelter with space to sleep two in loft and 1 on first level platform, first-come-first-serve; tent camping adjacent to shelter
POINTS OF INTEREST
Waupaca River
NEXT IAT SEGMENT EASTBOUND
HARTMAN CREEK SEGMENT
NEXT IAT SEGMENT WESTBOUND
SKUNK AND FOSTER LAKE SEGMENT
Directions and Trail Map
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Address for your GPS: 3903 Foley Road, Waupaca, WI 54981
| coordinates: 44.380140, -89.216758 |
| 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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| Waupaca River on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Waupaca River State Natural Area on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Waupaca River State Natural Area on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Along the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Along the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Hiker's Cabin on the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Scenic Loop Along the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |
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| Scenic Loop Along the Waupaca River Segment of the Ice Age Trail |