In early October, Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) volunteers will begin work on the “Dreamer Route,” in Rusk County. The 19+ mile re-route of the Ice Age Trail through the Blue Hills will be more scenic, weaving through the forest, instead of just following old forest and logging roads.
“The ‘Dreamer Route’ completely re-imagines the Ice Age Trail through the Blue Hills,” said Chad DuChateau, Director of Trail Operations for the Ice Age Trail Alliance. “The future Trail will directly connect hikers to sites of geologic significance and provide astounding views.”
Hikers will pass by geologic sites, including Devil’s Elbow, Gundy’s Canyon, and Devil’s Kettle, which were formed by glaciers. The trail will still be semi-primitive with a width of 18 inches. Volunteers will help with trail features like stone crossings and wood structures.
About 150 volunteers are expected for a four-day trailbuilding event from October 2-6. Funding for this project was provided by the National Park Service’s CONNECT TRAILS TO PARKS program to support the National Trails System.
Read more in this press release and this blog article from the Ice Age Trail Alliance, and this article by the Barron News-Shield.
Photo by Dave Caliebe.
