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Hiking the Lodi Section of the Ice Age Trail

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Trails: This is a very scenic hiking trail totaling about 6.5 miles in length and is maintained by the Lodi Valley Chapter of the Ice Age Park and Trail Fountation. There are some fairly steep sections but it is worth the effort.
You will first pass under a stone rail road tressle, skirt a field and then begin about a half mile ascent through hard woods. You will pass limestone outcroppings where there may be poison ivy.
Next the trail begins to open up. You will go under some electric lines, come to an informative trail marker and then reach the trail's high point. From the open fields you can see the Baraboo bluffs, Gibralter rock and Devil's Head ski area.
The trail then winds through both wooded and open areas with breathtaking views galor. You will cross Lodi-Springfield road and do about a 1.5 mile loop west of the road in the Lodi marsh state wildlife area. This hike is so beautiful you won't mind doing it again by retracing you steps back to the hwy 113 trailhead.
Caution: Poison ivy boarders a section of the trail. The trail itself is totally free of it, but people frequently allow their dogs to run free and they could brush up against you after having gotten it on their fur. I have hiked this trail probably 30 times in all seasons and never ended up with an outbreak, but it is there.
Access fee: Membership in the Ice Age Trail is optional
Nearest town: Lodi, WI
Trail map: Available on the IAT website (Sauk-Columbia counties)
Web site: Ice Age Trail
Points of interest: Baraboo Hills
Other activities:
Lodging: Madison has several hotels and other accommodations
Camping:
Weather forecast: Lodi
Tourism info: Greater Madison VB
Getting to the trail: The trailhead is on Hwy 113 at the southern Lodi city limits. Use the parking lot next to a produce stand.
Map of local region: Lodi
Submitted by: M.D. Heidke
from: Portage, Wisconsin
Date submitted: May 8, 2004

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