Cross Plains Segment #3

Welcome to another Ice Age Trail Mammoth Hike Challenge event hosted by the Sole Seekers hiking group.
This event counts for 5 bonus miles toward your 46 mile goal for the month of October.
Our group was formed last year with the desire to bring people together to enjoy the outdoors and raise awareness and appreciation for the special trail that we have within our state.

This hike will be the 3rd hike in our Cross Plains segment series. The hike will highlight the Glacial Passage area, with it's exceptional views of glacial features. This is an area of such glacial significance that it has been identified as a National Scientific Reserve Unit, one of 9 such units in our country, all of which are in our state. It was established by Congress in 1964 to protect, preserve and interpret world class glacial landforms and landscapes.

The Hike:
We will begin our hike at the Cross Plains Segment parking area on Timber Lane. We will then proceed into the Ice Age Reserve Wildlife area and follow a loop into the Glacial Passage area and back to the Timber Lane parking area. The total hike will be approximately 5.1 miles.

This is a moderate difficulty hike. There are no bathroom facilities available. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.

What to wear/bring:
Layers for variable temperatures and weather conditions
Water, bug repellent
Hiking poles may be helpful

Our goal is to host group hikes along all the Dane County Ice Age Trail segments over the next couple seasons. Those that complete the segments with us will receive a special Sole Seekers sticker, in addition to being eligible for a Dane County Ice Age Trail patch.