306 Ice Age Trail Guidebook : 200,000 compilation scale. February 3, Marsh. Glenbeulah. Greenbush. Sheboygan. Parnell. Segment.

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1 G MANITOWOC Existing Ice Age Trail, subject to change as it evolves toward completion FOND DU LAC Other Trail Unofficial Connecting Route (unmarked) County Boundary ublic or IATA Land Miles Marsh 1 : 200,000 compilation scale February 3, 2014 A Glenbeulah Campbellsport Drumlins 45 Dundee SS Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest arnell 67 Campbellsport S 28 Milwaukee River (Fond du Lac County) WASHINGTON 306 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2014 S

2 ITOWOC Fond du Lac & Counties 67 Ice Age Trail Fond du Lac and Counties Marsh Glenbeulah A FF Elkhart A LaBudde Creek Fond du Lac and Counties 57 Ice Age Trail Alliance 67 lymouth 23 Falls Kohler 28 e State Forest arnell SS 57 S WASHINGTON Fond du Lac & Counties 307

3 arnell (Atlas Maps 87f, 88f, 89f) SnAShoT 13.9 miles: Mauthe Recreation Area to STH This long segment highlights remarkable glacial formations including the world-famous arnell Esker. At the Mauthe Recreation Area, Butler and the arnell Observation Tower. From numerous lakes and streams. At two walk-to trailside shelters (SF6, SF4, reservations required). At Mauthe Recreation Area and nearby Long Recreational Area and private campground on Crooked (see Area Services). At Mauthe Recreation Area and nearby Long Recreation Area. At Mauthe Recreation Area, arnell Observation Tower parking area and Backpack Shelters 3 and 4 (please respect those who have reserved the shelter). Backpack shelter spur trails, Butler Loop Trail and arnell Tower Loop Trail. TRAIL ACCeSS AnD ARKInG Mauthe Recreation Area: From Kewaskum at the intersection of STH-28 and STH-45, take STH- 28 east 0.4 mi. At CTH-S turn left and go north 6.1 mi. At CTH-GGG turn left (north) and go 1.0 mi to Mauthe Turn left and go a short distance to a parking area at the entrance station. The Trail access is just west of the entrance station. STh-67: From lymouth at intersection of STH-23 and STH-67, take STH-67 south then west 8.3 mi. ark in the grassy parking area on the south side of STH-67 next to the Trail. Additional arking: (i) CTH-SS parking area north of Little Mud. (ii) Butler Trail parking area on Butler (iii) arnell Observation Tower parking area on CTH-U. The hike I The segment starts at the Mauthe Recreation Area entrance road Trail access, just west of the Recreation Area entrance station. In 1926, the Milwaukee Chapter of the Izaak Walton League protected Mauthe, known as Moon at the time. This initiative was a precursor to the development of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Ice Age Trail. Ray Zillmer, founder of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, was a long-time member and president of the League. The segment heads north from the entrance road and skirts along the eastern edge of the Mauthe campground. Be careful not to get confused by the frequent side trails that connect the campground to the Ice Age Trail. The segment cuts by Forest with scenic views from the southern shore. As the Trail makes its way to CTH-SS it drops down for a couple of stream crossings, climbs up a hummock then again drops down to follow the crest of a small esker. North of CTH-SS, the segment skirts the western side of Crooked Wetlands State Natural Area, which provides habitat for various forest and plant communities and diverse nesting bird and waterfowl populations. The segment passes west of the three small Kellings s. arts of the Trail in this area can be steep and a rocky tread can lead to unsure footing. The segment soon intersects with a spur trail (SF6) that leads 0.6 miles west to Backpack Shelter 3. The 312 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2014

4 Division COUNTY FOND DU LAC CO. Butler SF6 Long e W Divi s i on W Cedar Crooked SS Seven Forestview SF5 #3 #1 Kellings #2 s lwa uke F Mi h Branc. Rd Tree Fond du Lac & Counties arnel Esker Continued on next page Maple segment continues through forests that include maple, birch, hickory, pine and oak trees. Long The segment crosses Recreation CTH-F and soon meets Area up with the Butler Cedar Loop Trail and then crosses a bridle trail as the segment makes its way to 67 Butler, which F Dundee lies between two Dundee Kame F prominent eskers and is part of the Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Butler FlyVisitor nn s Spring State Center Natural Area. Northern Unit Fed from nearby Kettle White Flynn s spring, Moraine Shelter Kame #3 Butler is G State surrounded on Forest R. three sides by a bog. A wide variety of flora and fauna are present here including rare species such as the unicorn clubss tail dragonfly and the swamp spreadeast wing. The Butler Little Mud Loop Trail traverses the SNA Forest and shares portions of the Ice Age Trail route. Before reaching Mauthe Butler, the Ice Age Trail climbs to the crest of the arnell Esker Mallard Hole and follows it through the Butler area. The arnell Esker is a fourggg mile esker which ranges gment 88 arnell A ge 399 /07/14 Garrity 0 ½ 1 miles Tower Dr. Milwaukee River (Fond du Lac County) S 313

5 67 Cr ee k from 5 to 30 feet in height and runs southwest northeast. The esker is described on a geologic marker near the Butler Trail parking area. At a high point on the esker (SF5) hikers will find a bench overlooking scenic Butler. From the Butler area, the Trail travels across an open e s s through prairie-like area and then continues to the northeast ercr beautiful forested terrain going up, down and around kettles, ridges and hummocks. The area between the Trail westward to STH-67 contains one of the most striking and worldfamous collections of kames in the world. s on the western horizon are drumlins. Hikers may catch an U occa67 sional glimpse of some of these kames and hills through the forest. From the intersection with the arnell Tower Loop, the segment and the loop trail head north together. Just before the northern split of the Ice Age Trail and U the arnell Tower Loop Trail, the segment intersects (SF4) with a short spur trail thatjohnson leads to Backpack Northern Unit Shelter 4, which is visible from the Trail. Kettle Continuing on, the segment passes through Conner Moraine progressively less hummocky forested terrain, State parts of which is strewn V with rocks and boulforest ders. Along the way to its terminus on STHScenic Dr. 67, the Trail crosses a snowmobile/bridle trail twice and a power line right-of-way. Hikers should pay attention to Trail signage in these areas. Toward the end of the segment the Trail fol0 Garrity lows a wide grassy path in a more open area and reaches its terminus in a clearing V at STH-67. arnell Wa t Butler ke La arnell Observation Tower A ½ 1 miles V Butler A Dr. oints of InTeReST Shelter #4 V SF5 Continued from previous page SF4 Scenic COUNTY Esker A F henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center: From the Ice Age Trail at CTH-F go 2.5 mi west on CTH-F then south on STH-67 ( , At the Center hikers can view exhibits to learn about the frozen history of Wisconsin and the gifts of the glacier. FThere is a great view of the landscape from the Center and a naturalist is available to answer questions. The Center is open April through October, weekdays (8:30 am 4 pm) and weekends (9:30 am 5 pm). Hours vary November through March arnell B page /31/14 Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2014

6 Must-Have Ice Age Trail Books! The Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2014 features more than 100 detailed segment-by-segment descriptions and maps to help you connect with the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Written for those seeking a wide range of adventures on the Ice Age Trail, the softcover Guidebook includes these items and more: - A detailed written description of each segment along the Ice Age Trail s thousand-mile route. - A helpful map excerpt for each segment from the Ice Age Trail Alliance s popular Ice Age Trail Atlas. - Ratings for each segment on a variety of criteria to help hikers find the Ice Age Trail excursion that s right for them. The Ice Age Trail Atlas 2014 is a set of 105 color, shaded relief style maps at 1:48,000 scale. In contrast to the smaller map excerpts in the Ice Age Trail Guidebook 2014, each map in this package is printed on an 8.5 x 11 sheet and includes not just the Ice Age Trail route but also a wider snapshot of the area around the Trail. Both books were written and published by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. All proceeds for each book help build and maintain the Ice Age Trail. lease call the IATA at (800) with any questions. To order, visit or complete the order form below. Name: Address: City/State/Zip: hone: Item Quantity rice Guidebook x $24 (members) or $30 (nonmembers) = Atlas x $18 (M) or $22.50 (NM) = Shipping $6 for one book, $1.50 extra for each additional book = Sales Tax 5.5% for orders shipped to a Wisconsin address = TOTAL = I have enclosed a check or money order payable to the Ice Age Trail Alliance lease charge my Visa or MasterCard Card number: lease send this form to: Expiration date: Ice Age Trail Alliance Amount: 2110 Main Street Signature: Cross lains, WI 53528