Best of the Chippewa Valley

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025

Best Trail for Hiking

Here's a great list of hiking trails:

25 Hiking Trails in the Chippewa Valley

Flip thru 25 trails with this Web-App by Volume One. Includes aerial images, Satellite Google Maps, directions, trail maps, photos, and descriptions.


The top contenders of Best Trail for Hiking have all been in the top three for quite a few years, often trading places, and it’s obvious why. If you like to connect with nature, these top-notch trails offer great hikes and excellent views. This year, Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Hwy. K, Fall Creek) placed first. You can even enjoy their trails in the winter during their candlelight snowshoe hikes. Second, Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area (740th Street, Menomonie) offers 700 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and prairies, as well as stunning views from atop their lookout tower. In third, Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Trail (13394 County Hwy. M, New Auburn) offers hands-on geology lessons, views, and exercise rolled into one. —Stephanie Nesja