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Outdoor Fun

From thrilling downhill ski runs to tranquil parks and wild forest trails, West Bend is a destination for people who love the outdoors. Explore the region’s best parks, trails and natural areas, as well as two outstanding ski resorts. Discover your own fresh adventure in West Bend.

Outdoor Fun

Get out & play

Explore parks, trails and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout West Bend.

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Biking the Eisenbahn State Trail

Biking

Explore the Eisenbahn State Trail, off-road routes in the Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area or scenic country roads throughout the West Bend area.

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Couple cross-country skiing on the trails in West Bend

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Enjoy a winter trek on West Bend's cross-country skiing and snowshoe routes.

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Kids downhill tubing

Downhill Skiing & Tubing

West Bend is ideally located between two premier ski areas, so it’s the perfect place for an easy winter getaway.

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Hiking Kettle Moraine State Forest

Hiking, Walking & Running

Find a place for a morning stroll, a scenic running route or an invigorating nature hike.

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snowmobiling

Snowmobiling

Beautiful snowmobile trails may be closer than you think—there are 186 miles of groomed trails surrounding West Bend.

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Find outdoor fun

West Bend's trails, parks and recreational spaces offer amazing outdoors experiences.

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West Bend Riverwalk Kayakers

Downtown Riverwalk

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Family playing and swimming at Regner Park

Regner Park

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Trail sign and sports courts at Ridge Run Park

Ridge Run Park

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Trail and trail sign on Eisenbahn State Trail

Eisenbahn State Trail

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Trail sign for Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area

Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area

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Trail and trail sign for Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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Couple sitting on picnic table looking at the Lac Lawrann Conservancy

Lac Lawrann Conservancy

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Ridge Run Park

Milwaukee River

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Sculpture along Riverfront Parkway trail

Riverfront Parkway

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Sign to albecker natural area west bend

Albecker Natural Area

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Path on Gregg Preserve

Gregg Preserve

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Villa Park sign and entrance

Villa Park

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Sign to Ziegler Park

Ziegler Park

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Bridge at Riverside Park

Riverside Park

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Playground at Decorah Hills

Decorah Hills Park

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Trail at Forest View Park

Forest View Park

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Trail sign at Minz Park

Minz Park

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Seating area at Old Settlers Park

Old Settlers Park

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Winding wood path at Quaas Creek

Quaas Creek Park

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Sandy Paws Dog Park entrance

West Bend Dog Park

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Entrance gate at Rolfs Park

Rolfs Park

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