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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Aldo Leopold Trail

This 1.2 mile self-guided, non-motorized nature trail, located along an esker near the Mondeaux Dam Lodge, helps to outline Aldo Leopold's conservation ethics and his legacy. As you follow along the…

Anvil Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination rustic campground with a family atmosphere, try the Anvil Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle River.The Anvil…

Boot Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

This campground overlooks a scenic 263-acre lake. Bask in the sun on the beautiful beach and then take a relaxing dip in the lake, or enjoy the fishing. Boot Lake contains walleye, northern pike,…

Boulder Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you enjoy rustic camping, but aren’t quite ready to give up all the comforts of home, then the Boulder Lake Recreation Area is just for you. This campground features electricity at some sites,…

Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or if you want solitude but also want to be able to drive up to your campsite, try the Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of…

Drummond Recreation Trail

The Drummond Recreation Trail system is located on gentle terrain and is groomed for classic technique cross country skiing. The trail is located in a northern hardwood forest that has inclusions of…

Ed's Lake National Recreation Trail

A favorite trail for cross-country skiers, this trail also provides excellent opportunities for hikers and mountain bike enthusiasts. The trail follows several early 1900's railroad grades through a…

Flambeau Motorized Trail

The Flambeau Motorized Trail System is a multi-use trail providing year-round riding activities on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District in Price County. The system provides more than 70 miles of…

Franklin Lake Recreation Area

Site Open

If you are looking for one of the most popular camping spots within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest of northern Wisconsin, try Franklin Lake Recreation Area off Highway 70 east of Eagle…

Jones Springs Area Trail

Jones Springs is a 2,000 acre area managed for non-motorized use and offers several loops of hiking and groomed cross-country ski trails (for classic style skiing). You are bound to see wildlife on…