On the Ice Age Trail

A Day Hike through Polk Kames

By Geoffrey Gimse

March 19^th, 2018

There is a challenge to hiking in the Northern Midwest in Spring. The run-off from the melting snow coupled with the unpredictability of the weather often leaves the trail a mucky, muddy mess.

I love it.

It can make even the simplest trek something new and interesting.

The Polk Kames State Ice Age Trail Area (SIATA) in East Central Wisconsin winds through a mix of forest and farm land. Connecting the National Ice Age Trail with a smaller series of local loops, it provides a nice 5 km trek for hikers looking for a short day trip.