Winter Sports

The Nordic winter winds usher in a thick mantel of snow to the northern Wisconsin region. Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling are popular activities here when the thermometer drops.

The forest provides many miles of groomed & tracked cross-country ski trails as well as snowshoeing trails during the winter months.

Snowmobiling

For up-to-date information on snowmobile trail conditions across Wisconsin, including trails on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, check the Travel Wisconsin Snow Report.

The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs also provides resources for snowmobiling in Wisconsin. 

For trail maps, refer to county websites:

• Ashland County
• Bayfield County
• Florence County
• Forest County
• Langlade County
• Oconto County
• Oneida County
• Price County
• Sawyer County
• Taylor County
• Vilas County
• Washburn County 

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

The Chequamegon-Nicolet provides many miles of groomed & tracked cross-country ski trails as well as snowshoeing trails.

Find updated ski trail conditions on SkinnySki by filtering the region to NE or NW Wisconsin.

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Mukwonago Trail

The Mukwonago Trail passes through an oak and white pine forest in view of several small lakes and ponds.The four loops are 2.3, 4.4, 7.5, and 13.6 km. When snow conditions permit, trail is about 12…

Namekagon Lake Recreation Area

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Namekagon Lake Recreation Area is a family-friendly campground that runs alongside its namesake lake at the headwaters of the Namekagon River. It is surrounded by a hardwood and hemlock forest. All…

Namekagon Trail

The Namekagon Trail offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing in summer and classic-technique cross-country skiing in winter.The 1.7 km east loop is open year-round for hiking and skiing.…

Newman Springs Trail

Newman Springs Trail offers seven miles of non-motorized trails, with a variety of vegetation types and water with two spring ponds and two creek crossings. There is also a variety of topography with…

Nicolet North Trail

This is a favorite trail for cross-country skiers, hikers, and mountain bike enthusiasts. Fifteen miles of trail are groomed and tracked in winter for skiing (traditional-style as well as ski-skating…

North Country Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is managed primarily as a long distance hiking trail. A long term goal for this trail is to have a continuous hiking trail from New York State to North Dakota…

Penokee Mountain Trail

The Penokee Mountain Ski Trail is in the snow belt of Lake Superior, so it typically offers some of the earliest skiing on the Great Divide Ranger District. Situated on the northern edge of a valley,…

Perkinstown XC Trail

The Perkinstown Winter Sports Area is known for its all around outdoor fun including the tubing hill that is operated by Taylor County, who also maintains and grooms the c. During the winter, updates…

Phelps Ski / Hiking Trail

Hike or cross-country ski this trail through a forest of maple, birch, and basswood. It is an easy grade with only one downhill section that requires some caution when skiing. Established for…

Pine Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

This campground is located along the west shore of one of the largest lakes within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The 1,667-acre Pine Lake is a favorite of anglers. If you are looking for…