Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge
~3 days · 10.5 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge is known for
Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge is a 2-3-day route tracing the southernmost reach of the Ice Age Trail system through the glaciated lowlands of Rock County near Janesville, where the trail follows the outer fringe of the last glacier's terminal moraine across rolling agricultural countryside with remnant prairie pockets and low drumlins. The terrain is gentle and largely open — a pastoral landscape that contrasts with the more dramatic moraines and kettles found farther north on the main trail corridor.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,507 ft to 3,110 ft over 10.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.6 mi · 35%
- Downhill 1.5 mi · 14%
- Flat 5.2 mi · 50%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge scores 3/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge take?
Most backpackers hike the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 10.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge?
The Ice Age Trail — Rock County / southern edge climbs roughly 253 ft total — about 24 ft per mile, topping out near 948 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.