The setting for this cache is on a small peninsula next to
Horseshoe Lake on an isthmus between Horseshoe and North Shattuck
Lakes. About 60 feet from the cache is a bench, a perfect spot to
rest the feet and enjoy the splendors of nature along the Ice Age
Trail!
As well as hiking, the IAT offers many opportunities for
snowshoing. The Interpretive Center on HWY M rents snowshoes to the
public and the many miles of trails combined with a heavy snowfall
makes this area a snowhoers paradise! Added bonus, this cache is
winter friendly!
There are 3 places to access this cache:
1. The Ice Age Interpretive Center. (coords below) There are 4
caches along the loop trail, plus one just off of it. The loop
trail offers some of the best examples of Ice Age geology in the
state. About .75 mile hike to the isthmus.
2. Trailhead along Oak Ave. (coords below) If you've already
done the loop trail and are also doing the Horseshoe Lake North
cache, this is a great place to park to experience a new section of
trail and find a couple caches. About .75 mile hike from here.
3. There is a parking area along HWY M with trail access. It is
well marked and clearly visible from the road. I think it's between
.3 to .5 miles from here (?)
Enjoy!
The geocache notification form has been submitted to the West
Central Regional Headquarters of the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources in Eau Claire, WI. Geocaches placed on WIDNR
managed lands require permission by means of a notification
form.