Near Ice Age Trail: Valley View Segment
Looking west, northwest with Blue Mound State Park in the distance.
Near Ice Age Trail: Valley View Segment
Hitting this segment of trail in the early autumn.

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Ice Age Trail: Valley View Segment

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A beautiful trail with a great view of Blue Mound to the west.
1.7
mi
Distance
276
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Flatter
Steeper
1.7mi
Distance
276ft
Elevation Gain
116ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,200ft
High Point
989ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Need a break from urban life in Madison but don't feel like traveling far? This trail is so close to Madison, yet it feels like a different world just out here southwest of Middleton. This portion is a great little segment of the Ice Age Trail with rolling hills, prairies, forests, and a stunning scenic overlook out west toward Blue Mound. This an essential outing for autumn!

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