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Nordic Trails
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You can also check out ski reports on skinnyski and norwiski.
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Birkebeiner Trail: 715-634-5025 Conditions
The trail is 2 miles east of Cable on Co Rd M, to Telemark Road. Birkie Trail Map. -
Drummond: 715-373-2667 x1 Conditions
The Drummond Ski Trail system is located on gentle terrain. The trail is located in a northern hardwood forest that has inclusions of large white pine. The North Country Trail loop, the Racetrack and Playground are located in more rolling terrain. Trail lengths: Boulevard 9 km, Antler 3.2 km, Antler Chute 2.6 km, Jackrabbit 6 km, Racetrack 4.5 km, Playground 4.5 km, North Country Trail Loop 0.9 km. From Drummond drive southeast 1 mile on FR 213. Turn left (east) on the access road and continue 0.1 mile to the Drummond Trailhead. Drummond Ski Trail Map -
Jolly Trail: 715-373-6114 Conditions
(11 km). In 2005 Jerry Jay Jolly donated 73 acres to the people of Bayfield County. You can now ski 42 km of trails crossing from Star Route Road over to Mt. Ashwabay, connecting with the ski resort's trail system. Access is via Highway 13 between Washburn and Bayfield. As soon as you pass the State Fish Hatchery, take a left on Hatchery Road and head up the hill until you come to a 4-way intersection & stop sign. Turn left on Star Route Road and follow for 2.25 miles. The Jerry Jolly Trail parking lot is on the left. Parking, maps and a restroom are provided. Mt. Ashwabay/Jolly Trail Map -
Mt. Ashwabay: 715-779-3227 Conditions
(Distances vary) A range of skiing opportunities on cross-country ski trails - easy to challenging depending on your route. Trailhead access: Take Highway 13 three miles south of Bayfield to Ski Hill Road. Turn right and continue to the Mt. Ashwabay Recreation Area. The Raven trail winds through stands of birch and balsam, eventually bringing you to the top of the ski hill and a spectacular view of the Apostle Islands - a great place for a picnic. Be warned, The Deer Path Trail veers off to your left and continues around the top of Mt. Ashwabay on a 9 mile loop back to the chalet. To your right, as you face the ski hill, the Sugarbush and Anchor trails offer fairly level terrain out to the Nourse Sugarbush State Natural Area, a beautiful stand of old growth maple and hemlock. Mt. Ashwabay/Jolly Trail Map -
Namekagon: 715-634-4821 Conditions
Directions to parking lot: From Cable, drive 11 miles east on County Hwy M to County Hwy D. Turn left on D and drive 5.5 miles to Forest Road 209. Turn left and drive 0.5 miles to the trailhead on the right side of the road. Namekagon Trail Map -
North End Trails: 715-798-3599 Conditions
Take County Hwy. M east from Cable. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Randysek Rd. Go 2 miles south to North End Trail Head. North End Trails Map -
Rock Lake Trail: 715-634-4821 Conditions
This trail is managed primarily as a classic style cross country ski trail. Hiking on the Rock Lake Trail is best in the short segments between Forest Road 207 and the lakes - Rock Lake, Frels and Hildebrand Lakes or Spring Lake. The Rock Lake Trail is a narrow trail that traverses rolling to hilly terrain. The two longest loops pass a number of small scenic lakes. The trail is located in a maple and oak forest that has occasional stands of large white pine. Trail length: 2 km, 4 km, 7.1 km, 11.5 km,16 km. Directions: From State Hwy 63 in Cable, drive 7.5 miles east on County Hwy M. The parking lot and Rock Lake Trailhead is on the right (south) side of the road (parking fee required). Rock Lake Trail Map -
Telemark: 800-533-7454
2 miles east of Cable, on Co Rd M to Telemark Road. Trails are open and being groomed by volunteers from local ski clubs. Stay tuned for more info soon. Telemark Trails Map -
Tomahawk Lake Ski Trail: 715-795-1782
Take Hwy A south from Iron River 12 miles. Turn right on Barnes Rd. Take Barnes Rd for 3 miles. Proceed straight onto Island Lake Rd when Barnes Rd turns south. After 1 mile, turn left onto Moore Rd. Take Moore Rd for 1.5 miles. Trails are on both sides of the road. -
Valhalla: 715-373-2667 Conditions
This ski trail is centered around the Valhalla chalet located outside of Washburn on County Hwy C. The Teuton Ski Trails are located in an oak forest and have relatively long uphills and downhills. The trails begin at the parking lot and climb with no flats until they reach the top. The Valkyrie Ski Trails are located in an open red pine stand north of Highway C. The Valhalla Chalet provides a place out of the weather and a warming fire. During the snow-free season, mountain biking, hiking and running are allowed on both trail systems. Trail lengths: Teuton Ski Trails: Loop A 3.5 km, Loop B 5.3 km, Loop C 6.6 km, Benchmark Loop 3.5 km. Valkyrie Trails: Loop A 2 km, Loop B 3.5 km, Loop C 9.9 km. Directions to Valhalla Trailhead: From Washburn, drive 8.5 miles west on Hwy C. The parking lot is on the left (south) side of the road. Parking fee required. Valhalla Trail Map
Downhill & Tubing
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Mt. Ashwabay: 715-779-3227 Conditions
Located 3 miles south of Bayfield off Hwy 13, Mt. Ashwabay features 317 ft. of vertical drop and 12 runs, as well as 40+k of some of the best groomed XC trails in the Northwoods. With a tubing park, terrain park, community and high school race programs, lessons, and a variety of special events, Mt. Ashwabay really does offer something for everyone. The lifts run Wednesdays from 10am-9pm, Saturdays from 9:30am-4:30pm, and Sundays from 10am-4:30pm. Our XC trails are open anytime. You must either purchase a season pass, pay for a daily ticket in the chalet, or put the daily trail fee in the tube of the trail head if the chalet is closed. Our tubing hill is open 12-4 on Saturdays and Sundays. Map
