The Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System is a system of 42 state trails[1] in the state of Wisconsin, covering a total of 1728 miles. It was named after conservationist and influential University of Wisconsin professor Aldo Leopold. The trail system was created on November 20th, 2007 when Governor Jim Doyle signed Senate Bill 161, and dedicated on June 4, 2009.[2][3] Doyle said of the occasion:
Wisconsin has a storied history of conservation and preservation of our precious natural resources. Wisconsin’s beautiful lakes, forests, and prairies are the essence of who we are in this state. Our rich history of conservation has given us the beautiful state we have today and the bright future we have ahead of us. The Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System will carry on this tradition by allowing many to experience the untouched natural resources of our great state.
The trails have features that enable users to learn about the surrounding ecosystems and environments.[4]