Located along the scenic Skyline Trail. Near this spot is a nice bench to take in the view of the nearby ravine or just take a break from the hike. Cache is regular in size with plenty of room for swag and trackables.
As I walk these trails in this great park, I can’t help but think that the mammoth frequented these grounds many years ago. Still waiting to find a tusk.
Here’s a little more information about the Woolley Mammoth
Woolly mammoths lived during the Pleistocene era which included numerous ice ages. They roamed the earth from 120 thousand years ago to as recently as 10 thousand years ago and inhabited regions of the earth including northern Europe, northern Eurasia, North America, and Siberia. The thick hair on the woolly mammoth was up to three feet long, dangling like fringe around the lower body and legs. Hair on the upper body was around 12 inches long with shorter hairs growing in a 3 inch thick undercoat next to the body giving the mammoth both protection from the harsh, bitter cold weather, and from saber toothed cats and other predators of their day. The tusks of a woolly mammoth were enormous curved spears of ivory that were often used for defense, to dig in snow for vegetation and to sweep the snow away from it's path. Males also tussled and "fenced" with rival bulls during breeding.
Daily or yearly park sticker required. Park hours are 6am-11pm. During cross-country ski season, please keep off the groomed trails. There is hunting allowed in parts of the park during the 9-day deer season at the end of November and a few days in the spring during turkey hunting. Just be aware of your surroundings.
Have fun!
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About Interstate State Park
Interstate is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park provides scenic views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. The Ice Age Interpretive Center features a film, photographs, murals, and information about the great glaciers. There are over 9 miles of hiking trails in the park, many which take you through scenic State Natural Areas.
The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to the park manager at Interstate State Park. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at the Wisconsin DNR website.