Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a guide to the glacial landscape along Wisconsin’s trail. It combines geological explanations with segment-by-segment trail descriptions, maps, diagrams, and more than one hundred color photographs.

At a glance

Covers geological features along each segment of the Ice Age Trail and at nine National Ice Age Scientific Reserve sites.
Explains glacial landforms such as eskers, drumlins, and moraines in science briefs.
Includes more than one hundred full-color photographs, maps, and diagrams, according to the listing.
Trail descriptions cross-reference the science briefs to connect route descriptions with geological terms.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Pairs regional geology explanations with descriptions of specific trail segments.
The described maps and visual material can help readers relate glacial concepts to the landscape.
The listing says the material is intended for readers with varying hiking and glacier-knowledge experience.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date	October 20, 2011
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	395 pages
ISBN-10	9780299284848
ISBN-13	978-0299284848

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	2.15 pounds
Dimensions	9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Hikers interested in the geological features of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail.
Readers looking for an illustrated introduction to Wisconsin glacial landforms and processes.
People planning to explore the trail’s geological sites.

Less suited to

Readers seeking primarily current trail logistics or live route conditions. The listing describes geology and trail segments, not real-time updates.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well-researched, with appreciation for its geology explanations, maps, and illustrations. Those reported strengths suit readers using the book to connect trail landscapes with glacial processes. The overall rating distribution is largely positive, but aggregate ratings alone do not identify specific concerns or establish why readers rated it as they did.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and well-researched.
Feedback mentions detailed maps, useful illustrations, and explanations of glaciation.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes Wisconsin geology, glacial processes and landforms, and geological features along the Ice Age Trail and at nine National Ice Age Scientific Reserve sites.

Does it include trail descriptions as well as geology?

Yes. The listing says it includes detailed segment descriptions cross-referenced with science briefs on geological terms.

What visual material is described?

The listing mentions more than one hundred full-color photographs, maps, and diagrams.