Every State's Best Outdoor Activity

One of only eleven National Scenic Trails in the nation, the Ice Age Scenic Trail offers 1,000 stunning miles of hiking, walking and biking opportunities, and all in the state of Wisconsin! The trail was created to connect and preserve some of the most beautiful geographical landscapes and monuments created by the last Ice Age and it spans grasslands, marshes, forests and more. The Ice Age Scenic Trail offers plenty of trailheads to begin a hike, even in residential areas, and plenty of locals and travelers enjoy at least part of the trail throughout the year, with opportunities for snowshoeing in the winter, biking during the summer, leaf peeping during the spring and fall and, a Wisconsin pastime for children and adults alike, wildlife viewing throughout the year. Who knows? You might just find yourself face to face with a great snowy owl or a bald eagle, or more commonly yet no less graceful, a sandhill crane. It's also a relatively safe trail, since only small portions of it allow the use of motorized vehicles.