American Birkebeiner Ski Trail

Sawyer County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes.

Length: 51 km or 26.1 miles. Parking, pit toilet, warming building, picnic area, food/lodging and ski shop nearby; lighted sections for night-time skiing are from dusk to 10 p.m.

The trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing. Moderate to difficult skill level. 

Balsam Branch Ski Trails

Polk County

At D.D. Kennedy Park. 11 km of trails, 4 km lighted. Groomed for classical, skate skiing and snowshoe. Open December 1st with adequate snow.

Barron Area Nordic Trail Association

Barron County

Fee/Pass Required: No. Donations welcome.

Length: 3.4 km/1.9 km/1.2 km. The trail system consists of 3.4 km of trails through a mature oak-maple forest, 1.9 km of open field skiing, and 1.2 km of snowshoe/winter hiking trails. 

After the snow has fallen, take advantage of our winter pastimes, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The only sound you’ll hear is the swish of your skis or the crunch of the snow as you traverse the quiet forest and trails. Whatever your skill level, you will have incredible experiences on any of these trails.

Blue Hills Trails

Rusk County

Fee/Pass Required: No. Donation appreciated.

Length: 20 miles. An extensive 20-mile trail system located in the Blue Hills in Northwestern Rusk County. Groomed for classic and freestyle skiing. Variety of loops and terrains for different skill levels. 

Brule River State Forest Afterhours Trail

Douglas County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes

Length: 25 km. Afterhours Ski Trail includes an extensive network of some of the region’s finest and best maintained cross-country ski trails for both classical and skate skiing. Various loops provide a variety of terrain suitable for both beginning skiers and those with advanced skills. 

Brunet Island State Park

Chippewa County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes.

Length: 4.3 miles. This state park located in Cornell offers 4.3 miles of groomed trail for classic style skiing. 

Copper Falls State Park

Ashland County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes.

Length: 13.7 miles/22 km-Classic; 6.5 miles/10.5 km-Skate. The park has trails to suite all skill levels from beginner to experienced skiers. Trails are groomed on a regular basis as the Lake Superior snow belt is known for constant snowfall. 

City of Ashland Ski Trail

Ashland County

Fee/Pass Required: No.

Length: 5 km

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. 

Cumberland Area Ski Trail Association

Barron County

Timberland Hills is a 24 Km trail system with gentle rolling terrain to the screaming hills of "The Ridge Run" and the "Outer Loop". Timberland West is a 2.5 Km lighted beginner-type ski trail with gently rolling terrain and no large hills. It is open daylight hours and during the ski season the lights come on at dusk and stay on until 11:00 PM.

Douglas County Trails

Douglas County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes

Length: 10+ Miles; 4 Loops.

Trail Difficulty: Easy.

Douglas County grooms and maintains over 10 miles (17 km) of cross-country ski trails between the Towns of Solon Springs and Gordon just off Hwy 53. Trails are groomed during the winter season for classic & skate skiing. 

HASTA Hospital Ski Trail

Sawyer County

Fee/Pass Required: No.

Length: 7 miles.

Loops: 9.

Parking, groomed for classic skiing. Easier ski trails: Buckthorn, Lakeview, Pine & Clear-cut loops. More difficult ski trails: Beaver Pond, Ox and Hilly loops. Darrell Trail for snowshoeing. 

Hatchery Creek County Park Trail

Sawyer County

Fee/Pass required: No.

Length: 3

Loops - .4 km 1.15 km and 1.9 km, with access to the Birkie Trail.

Parking, pit toilet, warming building, picnic area, food/lodging and ski shop nearby; Lighted sections for night-time skiing are from dusk to 10 p.m. The trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing. Moderate to difficult skill levels. 

Heartwood Ski Trails

Washburn County

Length: 20 km.

Heartwood offers multiple loops and a wide range of trails. Groomed regularly, the trails wind through the 700-acre property. Ski rentals are available. Day use pass required.

Hickory Ridge Ski Trail

Chippewa County

Fee/Pass Required: No

Length: 16 miles

16 miles of ski trails groomed for traditional or skate skiing winding through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest and consists of 3 challenging loops. Intermediate to expert. 

Holy Cross Trail

Price County

Fee/Pass Required: No.

Length: 6 miles/9.6 km

A good trail for families. Features multiple loop sections of varying lengths. Groomed for classic skiing only. Excellent for viewing wildlife. Moderately hilly through a variety of timber types. Easy/Moderate. 

Hurley Eagle Bluff

Iron County

Fee: No

Length: 2.5 miles

Trail Difficulty: Easy 

Ladysmith Lighted Loop

Rusk County

Fee/Pass Required: No. Donation appreciated.

Length: 1.5 miles.

Relatively flat, groomed for classic and freestyle skiing. 

Lake Wissota State Park

Chippewa County

Fee/Pass Required: Yes

Length: 8 miles

This state park located on the north shore of Lake Wissota offers over 8 miles of groomed trails for both traditional stride and skate skiing. 

MECCA Trails

Iron County

Fee/Pass Required: Donation box is available.

Length: 18 km

Several trail loops total 18 km in rolling wooded terrain. Some loops are classic and skating and some are classic only. 

Montreal Trail

Iron County

Fee/Pass Required: Donation box is available.

Length: 10 km

This is a 10 km classic trail that passes the remnants of the Montreal Mine with interpretive signage on mining. The terrain is wooded and intermediate. 

Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area

Bayfield County

Difficulty: Beginner to Expert.

40 km of classic and skate skiing in a beautiful setting through woods on and near Mt. Ashwabay. 

Nordic Woods Trail

Washburn County

Fee: No, membership encouraged.

Length: 15 km

Located on county forest land, this trail is a favorite with the locals and is groomed for classic. Two parking areas are available. 

North End Ski Trail

Bayfield County

Difficulty: Intermediate to Expert.

13 km, skate/classic through the Bayfield County Forest and connecting to the American Birkebeiner Trail & Birkie Classic Trail. Parking, toilet, and warming cabin. Food & lodging nearby. 

Penokee Mountain Ski Trail

Ashland County

Fee/Pass Required: No

Length: 7.6 miles

Two loops, connecting with the North Country National Scenic Trail. Trail Type: Classical and skate. 

Phillips School Forest Trail

Price County

Fee/Pass Required: No

Length: 3.5 miles/5.6 km

A scenic trail, groomed for classic and skate skiing, winding through a diverse forest and open meadow consisting of 5 loops ranging from gently rolling to steep climbs and winds. Easy/Difficult. 

Sisters Farm Trails

Rusk County

Fee/Pass Required: No

Length: 3 miles

About 3 miles of cross country trails, groomed for classic and freestyle skiing. 

Solberg Lake/Squaw Creek Trail

Price County

Fee/Pass Required: No

Length: 3.4 miles/5.4 km

A very good scenic trail for beginners or older skiers seeking a relatively flat trail for a daily exercise routine. Groomed for classic skiing. Easy/Moderate. 

Spooner City Park

Washburn County

Fee/Pass Required: No.

Length: 6 miles

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate 

Located within Spooner City limits, the well-maintained trails offer classic and skate skiing. A warming house, plentiful parking and even a lit ski trail are available.