Adventure Sports in Northwest Wisconsin
Calling all thrill-seekers! From easy to difficult we’ve got the challenges and that adrenaline rush you seek.
Year-round adventures are offered throughout Northwestern Wisconsin like skijoring, sky diving, rock climbing, and downhill skiing. Check out these amazing opportunities solo or bring the whole family!
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Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing
Bayfield County
Nestled in the wooded hills overlooking Lake Superior, Wolfsong offers dog sledding trips for all ages and abilities. Drive your own team or ride along with an experienced musher. Harness, hook-up, feed, and love the dogs!
Rock ClimbingChristie Mountain
Rusk County
Natural rock wall on Christie Mountain, featuring 4 different climbs. Indoor climbing wall for practice and instruction. Trained instructors. For children and adults.
Rock ClimbingInterstate Park
Polk County
Rock climbing is allowed in areas not closed to public use. No special permit is required. Designated hiking trails and waterways must remain free of ropes and other climbing equipment.
SkijoringHigh Point Trail
Price County
Length: 9 miles/14 km
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Fee/Pass Required: Unknown
Bordered by hardwood and hemlock, this single-track trail at Wisconsin’s highest natural point traverses rolling terrain with steep hills.
Skijoring15. Holy Cross Trail
Price County
Length: 6 miles/9.6km
Fee/Pass Required: Unknown
Scenic, wide twin track trail, moderately hilly with a variety of forest types and a small lake.
SkijoringMt. Ashwabay
Bayfield County
Length: 10 miles/15 km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Fee/Pass Required: Unknown
The Sugar Bush trail (6 km) offers fairly level terrain out of the Nourse Sugarbush State Natural Area, a beautiful stand of old growth maple and hemlock. Jolly Long Loop (4km) and Birch Hill (3 km) have also been added to the skijoring system.
SkijoringSuperior Municipal Forest
Douglas County
Length: 7.4 km
Fee/Pass Required: Unknown
This scenic trail takes you around the scenic Chase's Point in the Superior Municipal Forest. Portions of the trail are shared by the multi-use blue trail. Skijorers may also use the Millenium Trail to connect to the parking lots.
SkijoringTimm’s Hill National Trail
Price County
Length: 10 miles/16.1 km
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Fee/Pass Required: Unknown
Scenic trail following the path of a c.1885 tote road, a supply route for logging camps. It connects the High Point to the Ice Age Trail.
SkydivingSkydive Wissota
Chippewa County
Offering the best instructors, equipment, and a great clubhouse and drop zone with plenty of amenities. Take in beautiful views of Lake Wissota and the surrounding area. A fantastic adventure you’ll remember your whole life.
ZipliningTrollhaugen Aerial Adventure Park
Polk County
Trollhaugen’s Adventure Park is a 112 element aerial challenge course and a guided 6 zip line tour. The park provides the thrill of playing on a giant, floating playground - climbing trees, hanging from tires, and swinging on ropes.
Downhill SkiingChristie Mountain
Rusk County
Length: 30 runs
Fee/Pass Required: Yes
Ski, snowboard, and snow tubing. 23 lighted runs with 4 terrain parks, rentals, full service bar and food. Ski patrol and instructors on site.
Downhill SkiingMont du Lac
Douglas County
Length: 7 runs
Fee/Pass Required: Yes
Mont du Lac’s 310 foot vertical drop will provide an exhilarating rush for all. Beginner, Intermediate and Expert runs available.
Downhill SkiingMt. Ashwabay
Bayfield County
Length: 11 runs
Fee/Pass Required: Yes
Chairlift and rope-tow, 317 foot vertical drop. Longest run is 1,500 feet with a skiable area of 65 acres. Small terrain park.
Downhill SkiingTrollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
Polk County
Length: 23 runs and 4 terrain parks
Fee/Pass Required: Yes
Alpine skiing on 23 runs, also cross-county skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, rentals, full service bar and food. Ski patrol and instructors on site. Full service ski and board shop for gear and tunes ups.
Downhill SkiingWhitecap Mountain
Iron County
Length: 43 runs
Fee/Pass Required: Yes
Whitecap Mountain is in the heart of Big Snow Country offering 200 inches of snow annually with views of Lake Superior and the Penokee Range.