Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co landscape

Photo: Photo by Jo Van de kerkhove on Unsplash

Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co

~2 days · 19 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance19 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,339 ft
Gain / mile70 ft
High point1,932 ft

What the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co is known for

The Harrison Hills segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Lincoln County, Wisconsin — about 14.5 miles point-to-point over glacial kettle-and-moraine 'roller coaster' terrain, topping out at Lookout Mountain near the segment's midpoint. The whole segment runs through Lincoln County Forest, where primitive camping is allowed along the trail.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,757 ft to 6,309 ft over 19 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 7.0 mi · 37%
  • Downhill 8.2 mi · 44%
  • Flat 3.5 mi · 19%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co take?

Most backpackers hike the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co?

The Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co climbs roughly 1,339 ft total — about 70 ft per mile, topping out near 1,932 ft.

Related trails

Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

Plan the Ice Age Trail — Harrison Hills / Lincoln Co Plan Free →