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Explore Wisconsin Outdoors

Wisconsin offers 405 trails, 35 parks, and 939 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 212 easy, 168 moderate, 19 difficult, and 6 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 1,200 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 3143 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Devil's Lake State Park, and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Turtle Valley Ride, and Ahnapee State Trail.

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Campgrounds in Wisconsin

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