Imagine a place where you can walk beneath rare giant conifers and across nearly 2 billion-year-old rock, where you can traipse the scenic routes of old railroad lines along majestic rivers that feed the Mississippi, where you can whistle while passing rustic trout streams and turtle ponds or pause in reverent silence by ancient effigy mounds. The place is real: It's called the Chippewa Valley. "Day Hiking Trails of the Chippewa Valley" is the only complete guide to the region's best hiking trails. With this volume, you can: Plan a day of fun family-friendly activities Discover the top trails of Wisconsin's Eau Claire, Chippewa, Pepin and Dunn counties Learn the best places for walking the Ice Age National Scenic Trail Find directions, parking lots and more With the "Hittin' the Trail" series, you'll never need another hiking guide to any of your favorite destinations. We'll see you on the trail "