Ice Age National Scenic Trail Loop

Best Opportunity to See Entire Park in a Long, Continuous Hike or Run

Trail At A Glance

Type: One-Way/Shuttle
Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Distance: 13.7 Miles
Required Time: 8 - 10 Hours

Trail Description

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail loop takes hikers around Devil’s Lake via the West and East bluffs.

The most ambitious hiking route at Devils Lake, the Ice Age Loop combines the Sauk Point, Johnson Moraine, West Bluff, East Bluff, and Roznos Meadow trails for a scenic, burly, and athletic trail day. Traversing meadowlands, wetlands, forests, cliffs, creeks, and rocky glens, there is no better way to get to know Devils Lake State Park. Bring lots of food and water, and wear good shoes!

See the Devils Lake Trail Map for the complete Ice Age Loop, highlighted in a wide, gray line. The hike is actually not a loop, and requires a cars shuttle from Parfrey's Glen to the Roznow's Meadow trailheads.

Ice Age Trail Marker

Ice Age Trail Marker