Valley View Segment #1

Welcome to another hike hosted by the Sole Seekers hiking group. 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 will be the first of two hikes dividing this segment.
This portion features a hike along the Johnstown Terminal Morraine, streams, savanna plant communities and restored prairie.
You'll see the Shovelers Sink Waterfowl Production Area, which is a small, remnant Glacial depression providing excellent habitat for migratory birds. At least 17 species of waterfowl have been observed using this wetland wildlife refuge that is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The Hike:
We will begin our hike at the Shovelers Sink east parking lot on Timber Lane and proceed to Ice Age Lane. We will then return via the same route back to the Shovelers Sink parking area. The total hike will be approximately 4.2 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
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.