Cross Country Skiing

Ashland Ski Trail: All trails are groomed and tracks set. Tracks are shallow and pulled up some grass and leaves. Skate lane should be pretty good. Fair early season conditions. Celebrate that we are groomed up on December 2. Copper Falls: 12/13/2025 Winter trail update: All trails are groomed and classic trails tracked, although there is a mini-blizzard occurring now. Expect lots of debris, especially on Takesson trail due to the Thanksgiving storm. Here actually trees fell and were cut by a sawyer. Thanks to the dedicated Staff and Volunteers that opened up all the CFSP trails. It takes a village! Enjoy YOUR state park! You can check winter trail conditions any time at: https://sites.google.com/friend.../focfsp/maps/winter-trails Mt. Ashwabay, just 20 minutes north of us, has snow! The trails are being groomed, which is exciting! Let’s look forward to better skiing days ahead!

Barron Area Nordic Trail Association (BANTA)The trail system consists of 3.4km of trails in the woods, 1.9km of open field skiing, and 1.2km of snowshoe/winter hiking trails.

There are nine (9) different cross-country ski trail systems in Bayfield County! View updated reports for each of them on SkinnySki: Birkie, Drummond, Mt. Ashwabay (includes the separate Jerry Jolly Trail), Lincoln Community Forest, Valhalla, Namakagon, North End, Rock Lake and Tomahawk Lake.

The 100+ kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers seeking fun and adventure in the northwoods of Wisconsin. From events like the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, the Fat Bike Birkie and the Birkie Trail Run, there is challenge to be had year round on the rolling hills of the Birkie Trail. Mt. Telemark Village is home to the Tormondsen Family Snowmaking Loops and the new Base Camp Community Center. Find a variety of cabins and buildings, including the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center (OO) at the Kortelopet Trailhead, all along the Birkie trail system to warm you up as you enjoy the beauty of the northwoods. Come out this winter, enjoy a day on the trails, and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun with family and friends.

20+ miles of beautiful non-motorized trails. Grooming for cross country skiing usually begins in early to mid December if the weather cooperates. During ski season, CONDITIONS ARE UPDATED DAILY ON THE WEBSITE - look at 'Trail Conditions' top center of every Blue Hills Trail website page.

Taking in breath-taking Northwoods winter landscapes, featuring towering pines and endless trails to discover, should certainly be on your winter bucket-list! We hope you can make memories with your loved ones this season in winter wonderland!

Brown County Parks has approximately 34 miles of marked and groomed cross-country trails, 9 miles of snowshoeing/winter hiking trails, and 6 miles of fat tire trails within Brown County! Trail hours are from dawn to 11:00 p.m. For the most up-to-date trail conditions and to purchase your trail permit please visit the linked website. Trail conditions ratings explanation: Excellent: Compacted base of 4” or more in depth with no bare spots. Tracks set or reset for traditional skiing on entire trail length. Tracks firm with no ice. For skate skiing, 1” of loose snow with no ice. Good: Compacted base of 2” to 4” or more with no bare spots. Tracks set or reset for traditional skiing on most of the trail length with only a few marginal icy areas. Skate skiing trails have hard-packed snow with some icy areas. Fair: Compacted base of 1” to 3” with marginally thin spots and rough areas. Tracks set for traditional skiing over most of the trail system with some icy areas that can’t be tracked or groomed. Skate skiing trails have hard-packed snow with some icy areas. Poor: Compacted base of 1” to 2” with bare, icy or wet spots. Tracks for traditional skiing cannot be set, and skate skiing surface cannot be prepared. Can also be applied to non-groomed trails.

Afterhours Ski Trail includes an extensive network of some of the region's finest and best maintained cross-country ski trails for both classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of terrain suitable for both beginning skiers and those with advanced skills. The scenic Bois Brule River can be seen from the River and White Pine trails. At the trailhead, visitors will find restroom facilities and a warming shelter jointly maintained by the forest and the Brule Valley Ski Club. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered and groomed.

Scenic cross-country skiing at its finest can be found in all areas of the county. No matter what your skill-level is, you can find the kind of skiing experience you are looking for at one of seven trails. Seventy-five kilometers of trails are available and can be skied in either classical or skating techniques.

Grab your gear, and enjoy cross-country skiing Chippewa County’s miles of groomed, snow-covered trails. Wind through vast forests, and follow the rivers and streams to enjoy the natural beauty.

The park features 13.7 miles (22 km) of classic ski trails and 6.5 miles (10.5 km) of skate ski trails. The park has trails to suit all skill levels from beginner to experienced skiers. Trails are groomed on a regular basis as the Lake Superior Snow Belt is known for constant snowfall. Hikers, snowshoers and pets are not allowed on the groomed ski trails. There are two multi-use trails at Copper Falls State Park, the Winter Waterfalls Trail (Purple Loop) at the north end of the park and the Red Granite Falls Trail (Red Loop) near Loon Lake. The Doughboys Trail is not maintained during winter and is closed for safety. Snowshoeing and winter hiking are also allowed off-trail in the park, except on the groomed ski trails.

Enjoy skijoring on 6-miles of varying hills at the Crocker Hills Recreation Area's Sled Dog Trail. There will be plenty of heart-pumping excitement for you and your dog on the wooded trails in the Crocker Hills. Due to the rolling hills, Crocker Hills Sled Dog Trail is an intermediate to advanced skijoring trail.

Douglas County grooms and maintains over 10 miles (17 km) of cross-country ski trails between the Towns of Solon Springs and Gordon east of Highway 53. Trails are groomed during the winter season for classic track skiing. Grooming operations typically commence in mid to late December and will continue throughout the winter season until late March so long as adequate snow depth is available. Please note that when trails are open, conditions can significantly change in very little time. Even the most ideal trail conditions can be quickly degraded by usage and/or weather influences.

The Red Cedar State Trail is groomed for both skate and stride skiing between Menomonie and Downsville. Self registration boxes are located in Menomonie or Downsville. The trail section south of Downsville is open for snowshoeing, fat tire biking, skijoring, and winter hiking. Fat tire bikers are required to have a state trail pass as well. Hoffman Hills Recreation has 10 miles of trail groomed for both skate and stride skiing. Additional trails are open for snowshoeing and winter hiking. Ski trails are only open for cross country skiing when the trails are groomed. Please use other trails in the area for other activities such as snowshoeing, skijoring, and fat tire biking as these activities cause damage to the ski trails.

The Flambeau River State Forest has 15 miles of cross-country ski trails groomed for both skate and classic skiing, providing opportunities for various skill levels. Access to the ski trail in the north is located on Highway 70 and County Road W to the south. A self-registration station is also located at the trailhead. Other trails on the property are open to skiing but are not groomed.

The Florence County Forestry and Parks maintain two Cross Country Ski Trails in the winter months. These trails are the Lake Emily and Halls Creek ski trails. The Lake Emily trail offers you two trails to chose from. The North Loop and the South Loop. The Lake Emily trail can be accessed off of County Highway D in the Town of Commonwealth by way of State Highway 101. The parking area is on the south side of County Highway D approximately 0.3 miles east of State Highway 101. The North Loop is 2.5 miles in length and features some relatively flat terrain with longer, steeper grades that range from 6 to 15 percent slope. It is here that you will find beautiful clear cut aspen stands and older growth forest being managed for the future. These clear cut stands are actively regenerating back to Aspen as intended and have less than 12 months of growth and range from 4 to 10 feet in height while other stands range from approximately 7 to 50 years of growth. The objective for these stands is to create age class diversification which in turn will allow for sustainable forestry operations and income generation in years to come. The South Loop is accessed by using the front and west half of the North Loop and a short connector trail on right (0.3 miles) that continues south. The South Loop is 1.1 miles long and encompasses a sizeable hardwood stand that features maple and other mixed hardwood species. This stand has had thinning operations done in the last 10 to 15 years to allow for more sunlight and continued growth. This stand is managed in a very similar way as the Aspen by establishing more even aged stands but its harvesting times are much longer between. Aspen can be harvested in 30 to 60 year rotations versus 50 to 80+ year rotations which is dependent on species. To return to the parking area from the South Loop, you will need to follow the connector trail north for 0.3 miles to the intersection of the North Loop and connector trail. Turn right or east and continue to follow the North Loop back to the parking area. Halls Creek Trail offers three trails to chose from. The Green Loop, Blue Loop, and the Red Loop. The Halls Creek trail can be accessed off of County Highway C in the Town of Homestead. Heading south from the intersection of US Highway 2 and County Highway N in the Town of Florence. Drive for approximately 10 miles to the intersection of County Highways N,C, and U. Turn right (east) onto County Highway C and continue for approximately 2 miles to La Salle Falls Road. Turn right (north) and follow La Salle Falls Road for approximately 2.3 miles to parking area on right. Halls Creek trail is on the left across from the parking area. The Green Loop is the first loop that you will encounter after a 0.8 mile connector trail. This connector trail will also connect to the remaining Blue and Red Trails. The Green Loop is 1.0 mile in length and surrounds a small Aspen Stand of varying age. It has mostly flat terrain. The US Forest Service maintains the Lauterman Trail off of W Hwy 70. The Lauterman Trail has updated conditions on the Skinny Ski website via the Trail Info link below.

The trail is located entirely on Langlade County property east of Antigo off 5th Avenue Road. It's approximately 5.5 miles in length and has a variety of trails for all abilities. It is managed by the Langlade County Forestry and Recreation Department and the Antigo Bike and Ski Club. The trail is groomed and tracked by the Antigo Bike and Ski Club.

The state forest provides two systems of trails. Numerous rustic roads and volunteer-maintained hunter walking trails on the forest are also open to hikers. Ski touring is allowed on unmarked trails throughout the forest. Snowshoeing is only allowed on the White Cedar Trail at Spring Rapids. The remainder of the trail system at Spring Rapids is open for skiing during the winter months.

In the winter, trails are tracked for diagonal skiers and groomed for skate skiers. The shelter building at Woods Lake is a popular warming area for cross-country skiers, ice fishermen and kids using the sledding hill in the winter. Winter trail maps show which trail are groomed for certain uses. The Flowage Trail, which has been rolled in the past for all winter uses, is not being rolled this year due to an active Timber sale. They're logging trucks using the trail this year to haul timber.

Veteran's Memorial Park offers 10-miles of fast and flowing single and double-track mountain biking trails groomed in the winter for fat biking. Whether you're a first-time biker or a longtime shredder, these trails have something for everyone. The trail weaves its course through changing scenery of northern hardwood, aspen, and conifer forest types. The trail also meanders along three undeveloped glacier lakes, wetlands, and bogs.

12 miles long, designed for all abilities, and Piston-Bully groomed for both classic and freestyle. Parking area, restrooms, and a warming shelter. Typically Jack Lake Ski Trails are groomed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (Fridays as needed) every week during the winter. There is a one-mile snowshoe loop at the north end of the parking area. Please do not snowshoe on the groomed cross-country ski trail The cross-country ski trail does allow skijoring and winter fat biking. Additional winter fat biking and snowshoeing opportunities are available .6 miles down the road at Veteran's Memorial Park.

Kettlebowl Cross-Country Ski Trail is 2.81 miles long and includes two loops, groomed for classic and skate skiing. Kettlebowl XC Ski Trail groomers will try to groom every Saturday morning. In addition, when Kettlebowl Ski Hill is closed, park by the entrance parking area. The trailhead is a short distance from the entrance gate. Please be sure to not block the gate. Kettlebowl Ski Chalet is open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 pm when the ski hill is open.

During winter, the Red, Blue, Brown, Pink and Black trails are packed and open as multi-use trails. Hiking, snowshoeing, skate or classic skiing, skijoring and pets are allowed on these trails. Fat tire bicycles are allowed on the Red Trail only. Classic-only cross-country skiing is allowed on the Yellow, Green, Purple and Orange trails. Winter use and directional designations apply to these classic ski trails once the trails are snow-covered and groomed. NO hiking, snowshoeing, skate skiing, skijoring or pets are allowed on these trails. There is a sledding hill easily accessed from the Brown Trail parking lot.

About eight miles of cross-country ski trails are groomed for both traditional stride and skate skiing. Hikers, snowshoers and pets must keep off the trails when they are snow-covered and groomed. The park has about 10 miles of trail open for snowshoeing. During winter, about 5 miles of trail are maintained and groomed as multi-use trails, allowing for hiking, fat tire biking and skiing in addition to snowshoeing.

With considerable snowfall in recent days trails are flattened & tracked. There are no obstructions at this time.

The Machickanee Cross Country Ski Trails is trail network leading through a series of forest types, including red pine plantations, coniferous swamps, oak ridges, and birch and aspen stands. Ranging in topography from creek bottoms to ridge tops. Numerous hills and curves of various slopes and lengths make some courses a challenge for the intermediate to advanced skiers; also includes a beginner loop that can be enjoyed by skiers of all ability levels. Reminder: trails are open after snowfalls for bushwhacking, even if not yet groomed.

Maintained by Silver Birch Ranch and is open to the public. Nine clearly marked trail loops encompass 6.7 miles of beautiful wooded scenery in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The trail ranges from beginner to expert levels and is groomed for traditional skiing.

21 kilometers (13 miles) of groomed cross-country ski trails with tracks set for classic skiers and a groomed skate lane.

Volunteers have continued to work clearing trees on the MECCA Trail System. Hundreds of of trees have been removed; a short stretch on the Voss Lake Loop is the last segment to be cleared. The system is rated in fair to good condition. On Tuesday, groomers will work on leveling the trail surface which will result in the tracks being removed. On Thursday, tracks will be reset and skate lanes combed. On Thursday a couple inches of snow is predicted. The Mercer Springs Snowshoe Trail is in great shape; the Klondike and Donnor Loops are partially opened, volunteers are still removing trees.

Located on 6,500 acres of wilderness, Minocqua Winter Park accommodates skiers, snowshoers, snow tubers, ice skaters, hikers, bikers, disc golfers and other outdoor enthusiasts! Recognized as one of the top cross-country ski areas in the Midwest, we maintain 86km of pristinely groomed trails groomed for both skating and striding. We also groom old-school single-track on our 15km Wilderness Trails network. Over 10 miles of dedicated snowshoe trails wind through our park. Enjoy our dense forests, expansive wetlands, scenic overlooks, and myriad vistas. Ski-joring is allowed on a designated 6 km loop.

Moccasin Lake has 5.5 miles long cross-country ski trail, designed for all abilities, and groomed for both classic and freestyle skiing. A separate 3.5-mile snowshoe trail accessible from the parking lot allows winter fat biking. Please do not ride winter fat bikes on the cross-country ski trail. Parking area, restrooms, and two warming shelters with heat sources and tables.

The Mt. Ashwabay trail system covers 40 km of classic and skate skiing trails near Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Staff and volunteers groom and track all trails regularly. Nordic skiers are welcome to come up to the chalet to change, warm up by the fire, and enjoy a brat, black bean burger, or beer! Snowshoeing is allowed on the fat bike trails, but please yield to bikers. Please do not snowshoe on the groomed ski trails.

Over 21 miles of trails are open for cross-country skiing. There are 14 miles of groomed and tracked trails for classical skiing and 2.5 miles are groomed for skate skiing.

Come experience the Historic Montreal Ski Trail and Uller Trails this winter. The Montreal Ski Trails are 11km of trails traveling through remnants of the old Montreal Mine. Trails are groomed for classic XC skiing with room for snowshoers, walkers and dogs. All abilities are welcome and catered to. The Uller Ski Trails are 29km of trails located near Weber Lake and Iron Belt, WI. Trails are groomed for classic XC skiing with room for snowshoers, walkers and dogs. All abilities are welcome and catered to, although Uller really lends itself to those looking for a truly back-country, rustic experience.

The NHAL has four beautifully tracked and wonderfully scenic cross-country ski trails: Escanaba, Madeline, McNaughton and Raven. Escanaba Trail System winds around five kettle lakes and is groomed and tracked in the winter for cross-country skiing. Escanaba trailhead is accessible from a parking area roughly 3.5 miles east of County Highway M on Nebish Lake Road. Restrooms are available near the trailhead. The Madeline trailhead is located just off of Rudolph Road, north of County Highway J heading east from the junction of County Highway 47. There are no restroom facilities. There are roughly 10 miles of wide trails split into four designated loops, some of which used to serve as logging roads. The McNaughton Trail System follows old logging roads and is a very easy scenic trail. This trail is groomed for classic skiing and is great for beginners. McNaughton is the only Northern Highland American Legion trail that has a loop (the red loop) groomed for skate skiing in winter which follows around McNaughton Lake. The Raven Trail System winds past both Clear and Inkpot Lakes. This trail is groomed and tracked and has some steep hills, especially on the red loop which is designated for expert skiers. All four of these ski trails have warming shelters with a fire ring on the trail. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.

The park maintains 5.5 miles of classic cross-country ski trails. Trail difficulty levels range from beginner to moderate. Three linked loops begin at the campground. Pattison State Park has a number of informal trails available for snowshoeing in winter.

Peninsula has 16 miles of groomed, mostly double-tracked ski trails. These trails are designed to run one way, are color-coded and vary from easy to difficult. Pets, hiking and snowshoeing are not allowed on ski trails. A warming house near Highland Lot/Lot 5 on Highland Road is open in winter. Ski trails are groomed and tracked as conditions permit. Skaters have access to six miles of trails groomed for both classical and skate skiing. Hilly topography makes the skate trails more difficult. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered. New in 2025, 20 miles of mountain bike trails were constructed over 2024-2025. 10 miles of these trails will be groomed for winter fat tire bike trails.

Polk County offers trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through forests, lakes, and open landscapes. The Balsam Branch Trail – Ski & Snowshoe Recreation Area is groomed for classical and skate skiing, with over 4 kilometers of trails lighted from dusk to 11p.m. Some trails are groomed, some are not. The Stower Seven Lakes State Trail is a 13-mile trail from Amery nearly to Dresser, passing through forests, wetlands, prairies, and along lakes. Snowshoeing and hiking are allowed on non-groomed areas. Each skier aged 16 or older requires a State Trail Pass to use the trail. A pass is not required for hiking or snowshoeing.

The park has four groomed cross-country ski trails totaling about 8.5 miles. The Blue, Black and Red trails are groomed for both classic and skate skiing. The Green Trail is groomed for classic skiing only. Winter hikers and snowshoers are welcome in most areas of the park, however they must stay off groomed ski trails. Three trails are designated for winter hiking and snowshoeing, including the 0.5-mile Nature Trail, a 1-mile loop at the picnic area on the south shoreline, and a 1-mile section of the Ice Age Trail following the shoreline just north of the campground. Parking and restrooms are available at the ski trailhead at the Group Camp.

This very scenic forested trail, within Price County Forest land, offers moderately hilly and rolling terrain through a variety of timber types. The trail is groomed for classic skiing and is good for beginner to moderate skill level skiers. There are approximately 6 miles of easy to moderate trails with several steep hills and multiple loop options. Snowshoeing and Fat Biking are allowed to the side of the set cross-country skiing tracks (please do not ride or snowshoe on diagonal skiing tracks). We ask that trail users not hike the groomed trails without snowshoes during the winter season as this makes the trails difficult to maintain.

There are two separate very scenic trail systems located in the Phillips School Forest. ** The cross-country ski trails consist of approximately 3.5 miles of multiple loops ranging from gently rolling to steep climbs and winds through a diverse forest and an open meadow. The entire ski trail is groomed for skate skiing while loops 1 & 2 have tracks set for classic skiing. In the winter months please do not hike, snowshoe or fat bike on the groomed ski trails. ** The single track system offers approximately 4 miles of challenging trails for hiking, running, snowshoeing and fat biking with multiple ups/downs and sharp turns. Trail users are asked not to hike the groomed single track trail system during the winter months without snowshoes. Doing so makes the trails difficult to maintain. ** The Phillips School Forest trails are open all year.

The trail, located on Price County Forest Land, is very scenic and passes through both pine and aspen timber with gently rolling terrain. This trail is groomed for classic skiing and is a very good trail for beginner skiers. There are (2) loops on the east side of Hicks Landing Road and a 1 1/4 mile each way out and back section on west side of the road, across from the trail head for a total of approximately 4.1 miles of trail. Snowshoeing and Fat Biking are allowed to the side of the set cross-country skiing tracks (please do not ride or snowshoe on diagonal skiing tracks). We ask that trail users not hike the groomed trails without snowshoes during the winter season as this makes the trails difficult to maintain.

Cassian Trail: 9 miles in length in each direction. Located on gentle rolling terrain, and is designed to accommodate users with a wide range of skills. Groomed for traditional tracked skiing. Washburn Trails: Largest and most popular of the 3 ski trails. Located adjacent to Perch Lake Park in the Town of Woodboro. 12 miles long, offering 4.0 miles of trail groomed for tracked skiing, and 8.0 miles of trail groomed for ski skating. As a result of the hilly topography found throughout the Washburn Lake Area, these trails are best suited for skiers possessing an intermediate to advanced skill set. Grab a Fat Bike, Snowshoes plus the skis for a real adventure! Nose Lake: 5 and 9 mile loops. Trail pass required and pets allowed. Directions - twelve miles west of Rhinelander between Hwy K and Hwy 8. Enterprise Bike and Snowshoe Trail: The Enterprise block is a square section of county forestland that covers 20,000 acres in southeast Oneida County. The forest is a mix of hardwoods, aspen, oak, balsam fir and spruce trees, and it has a nice mix of recreation options. In the southwest corner of the block, you’ll find the Enterprise Campground and ATV trail. In all, the Enterprise block has 12 miles of off-road ATV trails. In the northeast corner of the block there’s also a fat bike and primitive ski trail. The Enterprise Block is bordered by Lincoln and Langlade County. Northwood Trails and Sledding: Northwood Golf Club partners up with the Nordic Ski Club each winter to offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and sledding on the driving range hill. CAVOC Trails: Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom trails Advanced beginner to expert, hilly terrain, rarely any flat terrain. For additional trail details, visit these websites - hodagnordic.com, RASTA (Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association) Facebook Page – See what local skiers say about trails, and SkinnySki.com – (For user trail reports select the NE WI Region) https://rastatrails.org/winter-trails/

Cross Country Ski right in Antigo on the Springbrook Trail. The City of Antigo offers two miles of cross-country loops on the Antigo Lake trail. Snowshoeing and winter fat biking are allowed off to the side of the groomed Springbrook cross-country ski trail. The Springbrook walking trail is maintained in winter to walk the boardwalk and trail along Spring Brook and Antigo Lake. Access is available from the 300 block of Byrne Street, off of Langlade Road, the dead-end of Virginia Street, or behind North Elementary School. Hikers, bikers, and snowshoers must not go on the groomed sections of trail.

The trail is about 8km long and traverses a bridge and two boardwalks. It traverses wetlands, woodlands, and crosses a stream in flat to gently rolling easy terrain. There is a parking lot for skiers at the north end of the trail on Sundstein Road.

Track 52 offers 9 miles of skijoring on groomed racing sled dog trails. Due to the rolling hills, Track 52 is an intermediate to advanced skijoring trail. Trails are marked when open to skijoring and sled dog teams. The parking lot is plowed in winter. Food & restroom facilities are available on winter weekends when Kettlebowl Ski Hill (approximately 3/4 mile from the trailhead) is open from noon to 4 pm.

Over 20 miles of ski trails consisting of several loops with varying degrees of difficulty make this system appealing to skiers of all skill levels. Trails are groomed weekly when snow conditions allow. Horn Lake Road is not plowed for motorized vehicle traffic in winter. Several miles of volunteer-groomed fat tire biking and packed snowshoeing trails are also available. A portion of snowmobile trail is located on the eastern side of the area, fat tire biking is not allowed on snowmobile trails located on County Forest property.

Washburn County is home to several great trail systems for cross country ski and snowshoe enthusiasts. Our ski trails in the area are very family-friendly and are a great place to take the kids out to learn to ski. In addition, Washburn County offers a variety of snowshoe trails.

When there's snow, the Red, Yellow and Yellow Spur trails, and a portion of the Green Trail are groomed and can be used for cross-country skiing. The beach and Black, Whitefish Creek Spur, Clark Lake Spur, Winter and Brachiopod trails, and a portion of the Green Trail are open for snowshoeing. Park staff do not monitor ice conditions on the lakes. Be extremely cautious of ice conditions at all times. Ice on Lake Michigan off our park’s shoreline is shelf ice and is never safe to walk on.

The park’s 9 miles of cross-country ski trails on the south side of the river are groomed and tracked by volunteers for skate and traditional stride style skiing. The Nature Center classroom is opened for use as a warming house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A state trail pass is NOT required for cross-country skiing at Willow River State Park. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered. For current conditions, please visit the property website below.

The WinMan Trails are a network of silent sport trails in Winchester. Spanning 1300 acres of private and public land, the trails offer mountain biking, hiking, classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing, and winter fat tire biking.

Ariens Nordic Center features 5k of lighted trails for cross-country skiing and winter fat biking designed by Morton Trails, a state-of-the-art 20-point Kurvinen Biathlon Target System, a robust snowmaking system covering all trails, and so much more!

Many wintertime visitors enjoy skiing the hiking trails, and the relatively flat terrain makes the trails a good location for family outings. About 6.5 miles of trails are groomed when there is enough snow. An accessible sit-ski is available in winter to use on the cross-country ski trails. Snowshoes are available to check out for free at the park office to use in the park.

Cross-country ski trails are available at Calumet County Park, Ledge View Nature Center, and Becker Lake County Park. Snowshoeing is also available at these parks. Winter fat biking is available at Calumet County Park.

Clark County's premier cross-country ski trail system is Levis Mound. The Levis/Trow Mound Recreational Area consists of 17 miles of expertly groomed trails for skating and classic technique along with an additional 24 miles of ungroomed backcountry routes. The more advanced trails are located to the northwest on Trow Mound, while the easy and intermediate trails lie near the base of the mounds. Backcountry skiers can climb the narrow and difficult single track to the tops of the mounds for a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Ski trails are generally open the first part of December thru the end of March of each year, depending on snow depth. Trails are closed during the Wisconsin Gun Deer Season.

Hartman Creek State Park has six miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. The roughly 5 mile Oak Ridge trail system is located in the northern part of the park and can be accessed from the trailhead near Allen Lake in the park or the Edminster Rd. parking lot. The Pope Lake trail system is an easy 1 mile trail located in the eastern part of the park, near the Pope Lake State Natural Area. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.

Over 20 kilometers of cross-country ski trail groomed for classic and skate techniques. Skijoring is permitted 24/7 but only on the purple trail. Skijorers should begin and end between the parking lot and County Road MM in an effort to avoid Main Street and other trails.

Within the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit, over 20 miles of rolling trails are groomed for cross-country skiing at the Greenbush and Zillmer recreation areas.

Eight miles of groomed and tracked trails and skating lanes await you. Ski through the stillness of red pines, hardwoods, and marshlands. The terrain varies from flat to gently rolling for the novice, to some real “screamer” hills for advanced skiers. All trails are wide and expertly groomed. We are open seven days a week. Ski rentals are available daily, and there is a trail fee. Take a break or finish up your day with a stop at the lodge. Relax in front of the fireplace and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Hot refreshments and taste-bud-satisfying food are available.

The 18.3 mile (29.6km) trail system is double tracked with an 8' wide skating lane; Trail difficulty ranges from beginner to difficult making this trail system attractive to all skiing abilities. Trails are generally one-way. There are 3.9 miles (6.3km) of ski trails lighted and programmed to go on at dusk until 9 pm daily during the ski season. There is also an established Cookie Trail Loop for youth skiers. Throughout this 2.7km loop are 6 mailboxes with cookies in them as an incentive for their skiing success. 6.7 mile (10.75km) of groomed snowshoe trail is available to the public with the purchase of a daily or annual snowshoe trail pass, or annual cross country ski pass if you are also a skier. The 6.7 mile trail consists of 4k, 6k, 8k, and 10k loops for users enjoyment. Snowshoeing is also allowed at no charge throughout the woods, off the marked snowshoe route in all county forests and parks. Please view our Things to Do Skiing and Snowshoeing for current prices and even more details surrounding those activities in this space.

PLAMANN PARK (Appleton) has over 3.5 miles of groomed cross country ski trails. BUBOLZ NATURE PRESERVE (Appleton) has over 8.5 miles of groomed trails for classic skiing on a 775 acre wildlife preserve. Rentals are available for $20/non-members and $15/members. Rental cost includes trail fee. ART LECKER PARK (Grand Chute) 1.6 miles of mostly flat trails that wind through woods and open prairie. Good for classic and skating style skiiing. MEMORIAL PARK (Combined Locks) Six short trails comprise 2.6 miles perfect for classic skiing. REID GOLF COURSE (Appleton) Enjoy classic and skating style skiing on multiple loops with many small hills. Clubhouse open for snacks and drinks (check hours for availability).

Maple Hills, Shawano Lake Golf Course and the Shawano County Park have been groomed but not tracked so it’s ready for free style cross country skiing and snowshoeing. All trails are in good condition.

Greenbush- Greenbush Ski Area is situated in the heart of the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest. A mix of hardwoods, evergreens and birch trees along with beautiful panoramic views create a unique winter sports destination for family's and sports enthusiasts. The Greenbush Trail is an off-road biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country ski trail system. Two trail systems: 4 loops of challenging mountain bike/snowshoeing trails totaling 9 miles and 5 loops of skiing trails totaling 13.5 miles. Jaycee Ski Trail- The trail system runs through three contiguous city parks: Jaycee Park, Evergreen Park and Maywood Environmental Park. The main trail follows the Pigeon River and is fairly flat, rising a few times into the bluffs above the river. Roughly 3K lit trail in Evergreen Park.

Cross country ski trail are open on a daily basis throughout the snow season. There are approximately 15km (10 mi) of trails. About 75% of the trails are rated as intermediate or expert trails because of the many hills and distances. Trails are groomed for both diagonal stride and skate skiing. The Behnke Olson Outdoor Recreation Center (lodge) is open on weekdays from 11:00am to 4:30pm and on weekends from 8:30am to 4:30pm. This center is also open 24/7 for lockers, restrooms, and a warming center. The center is located at 7690 Standing Rocks Road, Stevens Point, WI 54482.

The Waupaca Winter Recreational Trail is a multi use winter trail open to fat biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. There are multiple loop options and roughly 3miles of groomed trail. The trail is located on the Waupaca Country Club, please respect the Country Club grounds and use only the groomed trail surface. Wandering off the groomed trails can damage the golf course below and put our trail agreement in jeopardy. Please respect the Country Club grounds!

Take a winter tour through the Community Park on nearly four miles of classic-style groomed, cross-country ski trails. The flat terrain of the park is perfect for beginners. Other areas in the county that are suitable for cross-country skiing, but not groomed, are the WIOUWASH State Trail, Mascoutin Valley State Trail, and Ken Robl Conservation Park.

The Black River State Forest has 24 miles of cross-country ski trails. Trails are groomed for skaters and traditional skiers and provide a variety of skill levels from beginner to expert. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.

More than 10 miles of meticulously groomed and tracked trails wind through peaceful rolling fields and mature oak-hickory forests. All trails are tracked for classical skiing when snow depth and conditions allow. In low snow conditions, all the trails are groomed for skating. The trails at Blue Mound vary from beginner to more advanced and can be reached from the trailhead at the pool parking lot. John Minix, Pleasure Valley, Willow Springs, Flintrock and Ridgeview (in order from easiest to most difficult) are groomed for skiing when conditions permit. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.

CXC Outdoor Center offers 13 kilometers of groomed trails for both cross-country skiing and diagonal striding. Only cross-country skiing is allowed on the cross-country ski trail system. Throughout the winter season, ski rentals and lessons will be offered, catering to individuals of all skill levels.

Astico Park, Harnischfeger Park, Ledge Park and Nitschke Mounds Park/Wild Goose State Trail

Governor Dodge has over 12 miles of ski trails. Many trails can be reached from the Cox Hollow Beach trailhead. Water, picnic tables and vault toilet facilities are also available at the trailhead. Lakeview, Lost Canyon, Mill Creek and Meadow Valley (in order from easiest to most difficult) are groomed for skiing when conditions permit. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered. For current conditions, please visit the Wisconsin DNR cross-country ski trail conditions website below.

Take on more than 5 miles of beautiful trails. Trails are open weather permitting.

The Jefferson County Parks Department provides groomed cross-country ski trails at three of its county parks: Korth County Park, Carlin Weld County Park, and Dorothy Carnes County Park. Trails are groomed from December through March when snow conditions allow and temperatures remain below freezing. When snow depths allow classic ski tracks will be set at each location, otherwise they will groom the trails flat for both skate and classic skiing.

The Nordic and McMiller trails are open for skiing when there is enough snow. Please call the Trail Information Line, 262-594-6202 before venturing out. The McMiller trail system, on County Highway NN south of the Village of Eagle, provides skiing for skate and classical stride skiers. The trails traverse some significant terrain that provides great training opportunities for all skiers. The trails pass through primarily hardwoods forest and pine plantations. Five trails of different distances and degrees of difficulty greet skiers of all abilities. McMiller's heated shelter building is open every day. The Nordic trail system, on County Highway H south of the Village of Palmyra, provides hiking and skiing for skate and classical stride cross-country skiers through a variety of vegetation, hardwoods, pine plantations, open meadows and kettle moraine terrain. There are six different trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty, providing great hiking or skiing for all levels of ability. A warming shelter is open every day and convenient parking, vault toilets and a sledding hill are also available at the trailhead. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.

9 miles of flat to rolling Cross Country Ski Trails through the beautiful Kickapoo Valley Reserve. There are a small fleet of used skis and boots available for public use at the Visitor Center. Sizes and quality are not guaranteed.

There is approx. 7 miles of trails groomed for classic skiing at Raymond C. Bice Memorial Forest (Bice Forest). Bice Forest has a lot of elevation changes, with some trails being quite steep. Use Caution. At Goose Island County Park, there are approx. 7 miles of trails across 3 separate trail system areas, with a connection route from the north to the south through Goose Island Campground. Trails are relatively flat with some low difficulty hills. Veterans Memorial Park has approx. 1 mile of trail that makes a loop through the park and campground, along the La Crosse River. This trail is great for beginners. Please take a look at our website for trail maps and other information.

About five miles of trails, including the 1.2-mile White Oak nature trail, are groomed and tracked when weather and snow conditions permit. The trails are tracked for diagonal-stride skiers and groomed for skate skiers. When the trail is too narrow to skate, please ski in the set track. Hiking, snowshoeing and pets are prohibited on all designated cross-country ski trails when they are groomed and skiable. There are 1.2 miles of designated snowshoe and hiking trails in the park. These trails travel along the lakeshore and through the woods, prairie and wetland areas.

There are 17 miles of loop trails with varying degrees of difficulty. During the snow season, the 2.5 mile lighted loop is lit Monday-Saturday until 9pm. Man-made snow is provided on 1.5 miles of trails each season. Once trails are groomed for skiing, hiking and snowshoeing is NOT permitted on these same trails.

Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter activity at Merrick. The natural snow surface of the trail system and undeveloped areas at the park are available to skiers who enjoy an off-trail experience. Snowshoeing offers visitors a quiet alternative. Enjoy the solitude and wildlife viewing opportunities along the river backwaters on a cold winter day. Snowshoe enthusiasts can access the park trail system or for a more individual experience strike out on their own to explore the back corners of the park.

During winter, Mirror Lake State Park has 18 miles of trail that are groomed for a combination of both skate- and classic-skiing, and 1 mile of trail (Newport Trail) is groomed for classic skiing only. Pets, hiking, snowshoeing and biking are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered. The park does offer over 6 miles of trails for non-skiing recreation. Bike trails are closed at Mirror Lake State Park from Nov. 1 through April 30 each year. See the list of trails available for hiking and snowshoeing on the park's Winter Map.

The beautiful Bristol Woods County Park contains upland forest, wetland, oak savanna remnants, and prairie habitats to explore. Within the woods are over four miles of trails used for bird and wildlife observation, nature education walks, dog walking, hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Pringle Nature Center rents snowshoes during open hours and when trails have at least 4 inches of snow.

Janesville's Rockport Park has over 6 miles of trails color coded for easy navigation. The Friends of Rockport Park provide grooming of the trails as volunteers are available. At Riverside Golf Course, a flat beginner trail is groomed by the golf course staff. Although Rockport Park and Riverside Golf Course offer the only groomed trails, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing is allowed in any City park and greenbelt. Rock County Parks also offer cross country skiing options. Gibbs Lake (9103 W Gibbs Lake Rd, Janesville) and Carver-Roehl (4907 S Carvers Rock Rd, Clinton) are suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers, and Magnolia Bluff (4002 N Croak Rd, Evansville) is best for expert skiers.

More than 10 miles of trails are open for skiing and snowshoeing. The official ski and snowshoe map is posted online, outside the Visitor Center, and at trailheads. For your safety and to protect restorations, winter habitat, and research, please stay on marked trails. The trails will continue to be open to hikers during the winter months. We advise hikers to avoid established ski tracks.

Waukesha County Park System has over 16 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Cross-country ski trails are expertly packed and tracked weekly for both skating and diagonal techniques (as weather permits). Winter hiking, snowshoeing and dogs are not permitted on groomed cross-country trails.

The park has 7 miles of cross-country ski trails. Skiers can begin and end at the park office or maintenance building. There's a rest stop midway where you can continue or take a short trail turnaround. Beginner and intermediate skiers can enjoy this trail with easy bypasses on steeper areas, as the trail follows along the ridge top. The 2.5-mile loop Old-Settlers hiking trail is transformed into the snowshoe trail in the winter. A snowmobile trail also crosses part of the property.