This 1,200-mile Trail in the U.S. Follows the Path of the Last Ice Age Glacier-and It Has Waterfalls, Rock Formations, and Fall Colors

"More than 12,000 years ago, as massive ice sheets that once blanketed much of North America began to retreat, they carved the dramatic landscapes we see today. Nowhere is this legacy more striking than in Wisconsin, where the remnants of glaciation are considered some of the world's best examples of how ice shapes the Earth. One of the most enduring of those remnants is the Ice Age Trail-a 1,200-mile route that traces the path of the last continental glacier and highlights Wisconsin's most scenic terrain."

"Some of the state's most stunning segments include routes that cut through Rib Mountain State Park, home to one of the oldest geological formations on earth, and the Dells of the Eau Claire River segment, which is known for its waterfalls and iconic rock outcroppings. Another popular site along the route, Grandfather Falls, provides views of Wisconsin's longest waterfall."

More than 12,000 years ago retreating continental ice sheets sculpted Wisconsin's terrain, leaving prominent glacial features. The Ice Age Trail is a planned 1,200-mile route tracing the last glacier's path from Interstate State Park to Potawatomi State Park, with roughly 700 miles completed and 500 miles remaining. Completed segments showcase glacial landforms while weaving through Wisconsin communities to connect people and places. The trail supports hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and shared sections with bike paths. Notable segments include Rib Mountain, the Dells of the Eau Claire River and Grandfather Falls. Fall offers vivid colors and cooler weather ideal for exploration.

Read at Travel + Leisure