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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Rock Lake National Recreation Trail

The Rock Lake National Recreation Trail is managed as a classic style cross-country ski trail. During the winter, updates on the condition of this trail can be found at the Cross Country Ski Report.…

Round Lake Recreation Area

The trail system provides access to the 3600-acre Round Lake Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area.  This unique area has numerous foot trails and old road grades totaling 11 miles.  The area…

Sam Campbell Memorial Trail

This trail is named in honor of nature enthusiast, philosopher, and writer, Sam Campbell. It leads through a forest of pines, balsam, and hardwoods, and offers a variety of spring birds and…

Spectacle Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or enjoy a variety of water activities with the family, try Spectacle Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle River.The Spectacle…

Stevens Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

Stevens Lake Campground is a great place for those interested in fishing. The 300-acre lake is moderately good for walleye, northern pike, and panfish. It is also a popular campground for fall…

Valhalla Recreation Area

Site Open

The Valhalla Recreation Area is nestled amongst the tree covered rolling hills of Bayfield County, Wisconsin. This recreation area encompasses both motorized and non-motorized trail systems…

Wanoka Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

Wanoka Recreation Area is located off an ATV route that connects to local ATV trails and other open routes. Visitors may ride their ATV or smaller UTVs to and from the route.  ATVs may not be used…

Wintergreen Trail

This trail is non-motorized and because it is close to the City of Park Falls, gets more year round use than many of the other trails in the area. Trail Lengths: Aspen Loop- .73 Mi; Beaver Loop-…