The Ice Age Trail in North America is estimated to be 1200 miles (1933 kilometers) long, and takes 80 days* to complete when hiking at an average of 15 miles (25 kilometers) per day.
This trail is also referred to as the IAT, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
It is a linear trail, which means that to do a thru hike, you will have to start and end your hike in different places.
The Ice Age Trail has 2 terminuses. Most thruhikers choose to start their hike at the Western Terminus in Dresser, Wisconsin, United States and end their hike at the Eastern Terminus in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
A good day of the year to start this hike from the Western Terminus is September 1.
The Ice Age Trail Alliance takes on the task of maintaining, improving, and advocating for the Ice Age Trail as its trail association.
| Name | Ice Age Trail |
| Other Name(s) | IAT, Ice Age National Scenic Trail |
| Length | 1200 miles (1933 kilometers) |
| Type | Linear |
| Continent | North America |
| Far Out Guide | Ice Age Trail Map |
| Trail Association | Ice Age Trail Alliance |
| Terminus A | Western Terminus, Dresser, Wisconsin, United States |
| Terminus B | Eastern Terminus, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States |
Estimated Total Budget (USD): $4,800.00