This is a re-post from the "Other Trails" forum, I thought more might see it here.
Anyone done any of the Ice Age Trail in southern Wisconsin? My sister and I are going to introduce her daughter to backpacking. We initially discussed a trail here in WV, but it's no way to break in a newbie. Niece lives in Chicago so I thought the Ice Age Trail would be much flatter than WV and it would be easier to get to. I've gotten the maps and guide book.
It looks like there's a bunch of road walking in between the state parks. Still, it's flat and appears to not be too isolated. In looking at the maps, there seems to be two options without a lot of road - Kettle Moraine SF South and KMSF North.
I've never hiked in that area but have some friends in Milwaukee should we need shuttles, etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Anyone done any of the Ice Age Trail in southern Wisconsin? My sister and I are going to introduce her daughter to backpacking. We initially discussed a trail here in WV, but it's no way to break in a newbie. Niece lives in Chicago so I thought the Ice Age Trail would be much flatter than WV and it would be easier to get to. I've gotten the maps and guide book.
It looks like there's a bunch of road walking in between the state parks. Still, it's flat and appears to not be too isolated. In looking at the maps, there seems to be two options without a lot of road - Kettle Moraine SF South and KMSF North.
I've never hiked in that area but have some friends in Milwaukee should we need shuttles, etc.
Any thoughts are appreciated.