Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
Thirty-one miles of Ice Age Trail through glacially carved terrain, 20 minutes from the resort but a different world entirely.
- Duration
- Half day
- Cost
- $5 vehicle parking sticker
- Type
- Cultural
Kettle Moraine State Forest's Northern Unit covers thousands of acres of terrain shaped by the last ice age, 20 minutes south of the village of Kohler. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs 31 miles through the forest's northern unit.
A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle sticker, available daily for $5, is the only cost of entry. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
Know before you go
The trail system carries no cell service in some sections. Download trail maps before arriving. Ticks are present from spring through autumn.
What stands out
The glacial geology is visible and tangible in ways that most state forests do not offer.