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Mecan River Segment (Atlas Map 52f)
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7.2 miles (6.8 IAT, 0.4 CR: Buttercup Dr. to STH-21
note: It is anticipated that volunteers will build a new section of Trail in 2014 south of STH-21. The new route is shown as “Future Trail” on the accompanying map. Check with the Ice Age Trail Alliance (800-227-0046, iceagetrail.org) for more details.
2 2 This segment traverses a variety of natural communities from wetland to grassland to forest and includes outstanding views of the Mecan Springs and Mecan River.
TRAIL ACCeSS AnD PARKInG
Buttercup Dr.: From I-39 take Exit 124 (Coloma) and follow STH-21 east 1.4 mi. At 6th Ave. turn left and go north 2.6 mi. At Buttercup Dr. turn right and go east 0.8 mi to the parking area on the south side of the road.
STh-21: From I-39 Exit 124 at Coloma, take STH-21 east 4.0 mi to the parking area on the north side of STH-21 between 9th Ave. and the Mecan River.
Additional Parking: (i) 6th Ln. parking area. (ii) CTH-GG roadside parking. (iii) 9th Ave. DNR parking areas located 0.6 and 0.8 mi north of STH-21.
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IFrom its starting point at the parking area on Buttercup Drive, the segment heads south on a grass-and-dirt access road. The segment then heads west through a pine plantation, where one of the Waushara County Chapter’s sig-
nature log benches (WS14) offers a shady respite. A signed spur trail leads to a nearby Dispersed Camping Area for long-distance hikers. The segment contin-ues through a State Ice Age Trail Area property that contains rolling hills with steep slopes and scenic panoramas of the rural farm countryside. The property is a mix of pine plantations, upland woods and grasslands. As the segment makes its way south toward Chicago Road, it passes through a large, open field where whitetail deer are often spotted at dawn and dusk.
South of Chicago Road the segment heads into the Mecan River headwaters area and intersects an outstanding example of a tunnel channel. The channel extends west several miles through the Almond Moraine to the edge of the Han-cock Moraine. As it bends around the western edge and then southern edge the segment offers outstanding views of the Mecan Springs more than a hundred feet below. Many migratory and wetland birds visit the area including sandhill cranes, northern bobwhite quail, red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles.
The segment bends south away from the springs, crosses CTH-GG and con-
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A Dispersed Camping Area (WS14)south of Buttercup Dr.
Portion of the segment crossing private land between CTH-GG and 9th Ave. is closed during gun deer season.
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Road walk along 9th Ave.
Blue-blazed spur trail (WS6) to Me-can River vista.
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tinues south and east for a short distance before arriving at a spot above the banks of the Mecan River, renowned as one of the fi nest trout streams in central Wis-consin. A litt le farther on, a rewarding side trip on the blue-blazed Mecan Vista Trail (WS6) off ers views of the Mecan River.
Th e segment departs from the Mecan River State Fishery Area briefl y and passes over the Wisconsin Operating Engineer training grounds. For safety’s sake, hikers should stay on the Trail to avoid the heavy equipment operated on the grounds.
As it approaches 9th Avenue, the segment re-enters the fi shery area property. Hikers will cross through a recent timber harvest area, part of an oak regeneration project. East of 9th Avenue the segment hits another recent pine timber harvest area. Pay close att ention to Trail signage in these logged areas.
From 9th Avenue the segment continues past rock piles cleared from pioneer farmers’ fi elds and through deciduous forest and openings of prairie and wetlands along the river. Th e segment bends back to the west and passes through a pine
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plantation before emerging back onto 9th Avenue (WS5). Here, hikers should turn left and walk south 0.4 miles along the road. Th e segment then leaves the road again, heading southeast along the river for a short distance before reaching the segment’s terminus at the STH-21 parking area.
Volunteers are planning to build a new section of Trail in 2014 between STH-21 and Cumberland Avenue. Included in this new section will be a 32-foot-long bridge and 70-foot-long boardwalk to span wet areas.
Mobile Skills Crew project site, 2003, 2010, 2014
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Richford: Restaurant, lodging. From the intersection of STH-21 and 9th Ave., go south on 9th Ave. 0.2 mi then south and east on Cumberland Ave. for 0.6 mi. INN Style program lodging at Mecan River House B&B (call fi rst, 715-228-3283). Lodging at Mecan River Inn (N1264 CTH-B, Coloma, 866-322-6466 or 715-228-2555, mecanriverinn.net). Meals at Johann’s Bar & Grill across from the Mecan River Inn.
Coloma: Restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, lodging, camping, library. From the STH-21 Trail access go west 4.0 mi on STH-21. Lodging at the Coloma Hotel (715-228-2401, colomahotel.com) and Caribou Bay Retreat (920-716-5918, cariboubayretreat.com).
Wautoma: Restaurant, grocery store, convenience store, lodging, camping, library, medical care. From the STH-21 Trail access go east ~10 mi on STH-21.
hancock: See Bohn Lake Segment and Greenwood Segment, p. 167. From Buttercup Dr. Trail access go west then north ~6 mi.
Students from Coloma Elementary School enjoying the Bohn Lake Segment.
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Must-Have Ice Age Trail Books!
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- 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
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