Cross County Skiing in the
Chequamegon Bay Area Trails are open. Think Snow!!
Click the trail name for a printable version of the trail.
Ashland Ski Trails: Most trails provide a combination of skating and
classical skiing with two trails for classic only. the trails are gently
rolling to flat terrain meandering through pine forest comprising several loops
totaling 5 kilometers. The trails are maintained by volunteers. ASTA
(Ashland Ski Trail Association) receives no funding from city, state, or federal
governments. They ask for a nominal $3.00 donations when using the trail
to help continue the operation and maintenance of the trails.
Directions: From Hwy 2 turn south on Beaser Ave. Travel approximately
1 mile to Maple Lane. Turn right on Maple Lane and travel west at the 3rd
driveway on the right turn right in to the parking area. Conditions: 02/01/2012. Open. Not Groomed.
New Chequamegon Bay Golf Club Cross Country Ski Trail. 3000 Golf Course Road. You can catch the trail just west of teh 19th hole (clubhouse). Conditions: Closed.
Copper Falls State Park: Trails come complete with spectacular river
scenery including copper-colored water and numerous frozen rapids and water
falls. The park hasfour loops, beginner-intermediate and is
generally well groomed and maintained. Total of 8.3km.
Directions: From Ashland drive south on Hwy 13 to Mellen. Turn
left on Hwy 169. Follow the signs to the park approximately 2.5 miles. Conditions: 02/01/2012. Open and groomed. Call for up to date conditions 715-274-5123.
Candlelight Ski: Please come join the Friends of Copper Falls State Park as they host the 1st ever Candlelight Ski on February 11, 2012 from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Copper Falls State Park. Both snowshoe and ski trails will be illuminated totaling over 2 miles of trail. A large bonfire will be provided and refreshments will be available. This event will be weather dependent. Please call the park at 715-274-5123 with any questions. Park Stickers are required.
Call for up to date conditions 715-274-5123
Penokee Mountain Trail: One-way interconnecting loops. In the
Chequamegon National Forest. More Difficult/Classical. Directions:
From Ashland drive south on Hwy 13 24 miles to Mellen. Turn right (west)
on Hwy GG and drive 3 miles to trail. Conditions: 02/01/2012. Open, Groomed 01/24/2012. For an up to date report call 715-264-2511.
Mt Ashwabay: Mt. Ashwabay offers both cross country skiing in a
magnificent setting featuring stunning views of the Apostle Islands National
Lakeshore and the Chequamegon national Forest. Cross country trails cover
30km with ratings from beginner to expert. All trails are groomed and
tracked weekly or more frequently as necessary. Directions: From Ashland
take Hwy 2 West to Hwy 13.North. 10 miles toward Bayfield. Left on
Ski Hill Rd. Conditions: 02/01/2012 Open. All trails are groomed. Anchor, Seagull, Roller Coaster and Telford have classic tracks and are in good condition. Click below for more details. XC Skiers are still welcome to train on the flat portions of the alpine hill.
For up to date report call 715-779-3227.
Mt. Valhalla -Teuton and Valkyrie Ski Trails: Valhalla Winter Sports Area is nestled in the Chequamegon National Forest. It offers two systems of cross-country ski trails developed by the Us Forest Service and groomed by local volunteers. The
three Valkyrie loops run through red and Jack pine forests, with magnificent
views of the area on the Sun Bowl Loop. The Teton Ski Trail also features
three loops in a minced birch and maple forest with a roller coaster near the
end of Loop B. C Loop is groomed for skating. Valkyrie loops are easy and
good for classic & skating. Teuton loops are classic and more difficult.
Directions: Take Hwy 2 west . Turn left on Hwy 13 north.
Follow US13 6.7miles to County Hwy C in Washburn. Turn left on C and drive 8.5 miles to the trail head. Conditions: 02/01/2012. Open, Not Groomed For an up to date report call 715-373-2667.
Northern Great Lakes
Visitor Center allows guest to check out snow shoes and snowshoe on the trails behind the center. Conditions: Open
St. Peters Dome is another great place to snowshoe!
The hike to St. Peter’s Dome is 3.6 miles round trip. The trail has moderately steep climbs. It is a good idea to take water along on this hike. To reach St. Peter’s Dome cross the log bridge over Morgan Creek where the trail forks and hike up the gradually climbing trail. Soon you will come upon an old campground that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. The old brick fireplaces, an artesian well, and a round cistern are all that remain of the campground. The trail becomes narrow as you walk across much steeper slopes. There is a lake sized beaver pond to your left. As you continue east the trail drops in elevation and crosses a rocky stream bed. Beyond the stream the trail becomes steeper and the tread is rocky. In a bit the grade becomes more gentle and you cross a snowmobile trail. At the base of the granite outcrop that is the dome you will find a jumble of large broken rock. From the quarry. The trail follows the old road for a hundred feet and then turns left off the road and begins to climb earnest. After two switch backs the trail reaches a grassy opening. Continue on the trail and climb to the overlook and shear drop on the north face of St. Peter’s Dome. On a clear day you can see the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Directions From Ashland drive south in Highway 13 about 13 miles to Highway C (about 1 mile south or Marengo). Turn right on C and follow it 4.8 miles to Midway Road. Continue straight on Midway Rd 1.2 miles to County Line Road (FR 199). Turn left (south) on County Line Rd and drive 3.9 miles to the parking lot which is on the left (east) side of the road. Conditions: Closed to Snowshoeing.
Mt Ashwabay: 02/01/2012. 80% Open: D4, Port Way, Little Joe, and Bunny Hill have an artificial base of with 12-18", and in excellent condition. Recent fresh snow makes other runs skiable, but coverage is thin.
For up to date report call 715-779-3227.
Downhill Tubing
Mt Ashwabay: Closed due to lack of snow. For up to date report call 715-779-3227.
