Start your epic journey on the Ice Age Trail at Interstate State Park, where you can see the glacial features that shaped Wisconsin. The western terminus is marked by a sign on the Pothole Trail, a short loop that offers views of the St. Croix River gorge and the Old Man of the Dalles rock formation.

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#1.

Lake of the Dalles, Eagle Peak, Skyline and Ice Age Loop

6.75km

01:53

130m

110m

Hike the easy 4.2-mile Lake of the Dalles, Eagle Peak, Skyline and Ice Age Loop for glacial geology, lake views, and panoramic vistas.

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St. Croix River Lookout via River Bluff, Echo Canyon, Pothole Trail

4.31km

01:10

60m

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ice Age Trail: St. Croix Falls to Gandy Dancer

48.3km

12:41

430m

350m

This 30.0-mile difficult hike on the Ice Age Trail transitions from rugged glacial terrain near St. Croix Falls to the smoother Gandy Dancer

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Taylors Falls, Chisago County, Minnesota, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Interstate Park Visitor Center

Glacial Potholes at Interstate State Park

Railroad Trail and Sandstone Bluffs, St. Croix River Valley

Walter F. Mondale River Trail

Lake O' The Dalles

View of the St. Croix River Gorge from Summit Rock

Lake O'the Dalles Beach

Ice Age Trail Interpretive Center

Drive In Restaurant and Adventure Falls Mini-Golf

Michael Seversen Memorial Overlook Park

Folsom House

Picnic Spot on the Swedish Immigrant Trail

Western Terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

#1.

Lake of the Dalles, Eagle Peak, Skyline and Ice Age Loop

#2.

St. Croix River Lookout via River Bluff, Echo Canyon, Pothole Trail

#3.

Ice Age Trail: St. Croix Falls to Gandy Dancer

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