Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Construction on the Pike Lake Beach parking lot begins September 29 and continues through early November. Parking will be limited, with about 50 stalls remaining open; expect reduced capacity on weekends. The segment remains open. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A 0.6‑mile section on the western side of the Sand Creek Segment is closed October 15–December 1 for private hunting. Follow posted reroute directions to bypass this area. The 3.9‑mile bypass route replaces 2.4 miles of Ice Age Trail/connecting route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A one‑mile section on the eastern side of the Averill‑Kelly Creek Segment is closed October 15–December 31 for private hunting. Follow posted reroute directions. The entire segment is also closed during the 9‑day gun deer season. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

The Ice Age Trail is closed along Effinger Rd for repaving. Follow the posted detour, which directs hikers south from STH‑113 (Water St) on a paved path, then along Mill Race Dr to Manchester St. The closure is anticipated to last until October. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A portion of the Ice Age Trail and the Krakow Park parking area on the north side of the lock channel below the Montello Dam are closed during reconstruction through June 2027. Eastbound hikers should bypass the closure via the mulched path from the boat launch, then follow the dirt driveway, pass through the adjacent parking area, and turn south on Main St (Hwy 22). For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A reroute is in effect between Indian Valley Rd and Grenlie Rd from September 1, 2026 to January 5, 2027 due to private hunting. Bypass the closure by heading southwest, then south on N Foley Rd, and turning east on Grenlie Rd. The section between Grenlie Rd and Rieben Rd is also closed during the 9‑day gun deer season. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

The first 0.4 miles east of Thornapple Creek Rd are closed September 1–December 31 for private hunting. Bypass the closure by heading west, then south on Thornapple Creek Rd, and turning east on Gold Dust Rd. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A reroute is in effect on the connecting route south of Algoma. The bridge over Three Mile Creek on Longfellow Rd is closed to all travel. Bypass this closure via 9th Rd and STH‑42; note that the 10th Rd bridge is also closed. This 2.7‑mile alternate route replaces 2.8 miles of connecting route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A 0.1‑mile section of the Ice Age Trail between S Neenah Ave and W Yew St is closed indefinitely. Bypass this closure via S Neenah Ave and W Yew St. This 0.5‑mile alternate route replaces 0.5 miles of Ice Age Trail. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

The Stewart Tunnel is closed indefinitely pending reconstruction. The Ice Age Trail is closed at both intersections of Tunnel Rd. Follow Tunnel Rd to bypass the closure and remain on the designated alternate route. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below:

A reroute is in effect between the Emmons Creek Fishery Area and Hartman Creek State Park due to forestry operations. Follow posted signage to remain on the designated reroute. For maps and additional details from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, follow the link below: