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Scenic Drives
The forest offers a smashing scenic drive. As you drive along ribbony highways (including
official Rustic Roads), you'll trace the oldest geology in Wisconsin, a 10,000-year-old out-
wash of the last glacial period.
The scenic drive is linked in the south with other great back roads all the way to the
Southern Unit, about 40 miles away. It's hard to get lost; just follow the acorn-shaped road
signs. From Sheboygan Marsh in the north to Whitewater Lake in the southern unit, the
road totals about 120 miles and passes through six counties.
Recreation
More than 140 miles of trails snake through the forest's narrow northern unit, including the
highlight, the sublime 31-mile segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It runs the
length of the park and hooks up with five other forest trails for plenty of options. Five shel-
ters are along the way. Backpackers must have permits (generally easy to obtain, but plan
early for high season).
The best-known trail is the 11-mile Zillmer Trail, accessible via Highway SS; there's
one tough ridge with a great vista.
Somesaythebestview(1,300feetabovesealevel,plus450feetabovethetower)isthe
one from Parnell Tower, two miles north of WIS 67 via Highway A.
Parkview General Store (262/626-8287, www.parkviewstore.com ) , north of the
Mauthe Lake Recreation Area entrance, has bicycle, paddleboat, canoe, and rowboat rent-
als.
Camping
In all, 400 campsites are available, lots of them reservable. Primitive shelter camping is
possible along the Glacial Trail. Mauthe Lake also has a tepee for rent. Reservations (888/
947-2757, wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com , reservation fee $10, non-residents $14
andup/night,dailyadmission$10)arenotalwaysnecessary,butyoushouldmakethemjust
in case.
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