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Updated March 23, 2009
Spring is here! This page will no longer be updated for the 2009 season. See you next year!
SEASONAL CLOSURE NOTICES:
The Chequamegon-Nicolet annual spring closure that prohibits ATV (including motor bikes), horse and mountain bike use on Forest trails will be in effect between March 15 and April 30, 2009. During this same time period, ATVs are prohibited from using all Forest Service jurisdiction roads.
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Trails are listed below by name, along with trail
distance (total of all loops), the level of difficulty,
type of trail (classic or skate technique), date the
trail was groomed and/or tracked, current condition, snow
base, and driving directions. Please contact Forest Service
Offices for maps or any other additional information
by mail, fax, or phone.
The majority of the trails are located in fee areas. A daily fee of $5.00
can be paid at trailheads, or an annual permit for $20.00
can be purchased at any local Forest Service Office.
The trails listed on this page are those groomed and
maintained by Forest Service personnel.
The Chequamegon-Nicolet has other winter trails
offering experiences for snowshoe enthusiasts, mushers,
and skijorers. Local
Forest Service Offices can provide you with more
information, or you can visit our trails & tours
section of this website.
For Wisconsin weather information, read the
National Weather Service forecast.
There are other cross-country ski trails throughout
the Forest that are maintained by local clubs, counties and towns.
To find out more, go to the Local
Information Links page for links to county, chamber of commerce and
community web pages.
| Trail Name |
Total Km/Miles |
Level of Difficulty |
Type |
Date Groomed/Tracked/set/rolled |
Conditions |
Base |
| Anvil Lake |
19.3 / 12 |
Beginner to Expert |
Classic/ Skating |
3/09/09 |
Good |
10" |
| Directions: 9 Miles
East of Eagle River on State Highway 70 (more information) |
| Drummond
* |
9 / 5.6 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Good |
5" |
| Directions: 1 Mile
Southeast of Drummond on Forest Road 213 |
| Ed's Lake |
9.7 / 6 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Good |
|
| Directions: 6 Miles
Northwest of Wabeno on County Highway W. (more
information) |
| Jones Spring |
17.8 / 11 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Good
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| Directions: 5 Miles
Southwest of Townsend on County Highway T (to Forest Road 2938) (more information) |
| Lauterman Lake |
14.5 / 9 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Excellent |
6" |
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Directions: 12 Miles West of Florence on State Highway 70,
to Forest Road 2154 OR 15 1/2 Miles West of Florence to Forest Road
2450 to Forest Road 2156. (more information)
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| Mukwonago |
27.8 / 17.2 |
Beginner to Expert |
Classic/ Skating |
2/26/09 |
Fair |
4-6"; 8-19" in woods |
| Directions: 18.5
Miles East of Hayward on State Highway 77 |
| Namekagon |
7.3 / 4.5 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Good |
4-6"; 8" in woods |
| Directions: 9 Miles
South of Grandview on County Highway D |
| Newman Springs |
11.6 / 7.2 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
1/30/09 |
Good |
7" |
| Directions: 12
Miles East of Park Falls on State Highway 182. NOTE: Snow Shoeing
is allowed on this trail. Dogs are as well. |
Nicolet
North |
17/ 11 |
Beginner to Expert |
Classic/ Skating |
2/13/09 |
Excellent |
6" |
| Directions: 11
Miles East of Eagle River on State Highway 70 to Forest Road 2460.
(more information) |
| Penokee |
16.9 / 10.5 |
Beginner to Expert |
Classic |
3/03/09 |
Fair |
4-6"; 8-10" in woods |
| Directions: 3 Miles
west of Mellen on County Highway GG |
| Perkinstown |
13.6 / 8.5 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
Trail is maintained by Taylor County |
Unknown |
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| Directions: 16
Miles West of Medford on State Highway 64, right on Forest Road 119
(5 Miles) |
| Rock Lake |
42.4 / 26.3 |
Intermediate to Advanced |
Classic |
2/27/09 |
Fair |
4-6"; 8-9" in woods |
| Directions: 8 Miles
East of Cable on County Highway M NOTE: a separate snowshoe trail
is also here - signs are at the trailhead |
| Valhalla
* |
27.5 / 17.1 |
Beginner to Expert |
Classic/ Skating |
3/02/09 |
Good |
|
| Directions: 7 Miles
Northwest of Washburn on County Highway C |
| West Torch |
18 / 11.1 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Classic |
1/26/09 - packed with groomer, no
track set |
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| Directions: 3 Miles
south of Clam Lake on County Highway GG |
| Wintergreen |
12.8 / 7.9 |
Beginner to Intermediate |
Primarily classic |
2/05/09 |
Good |
6" |
| Directions: 5 Miles
East of Fifield on State Highway 70. NOTE: Snow Shoeing is
allowed on this trail. Dogs are not. |
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