Wisconsin Winter Hiking Trails
Areas such as the Blackjack Springs Wilderness and the Headwaters Wilderness beckon visitors back year after year to experience their beauty and peacefulness. Trails such as the Anvil National Recreational Trail provide opportunities for hikers in summer and cross-country skiers in winter to explore the forest. As one of the most popular cross-country ski trails in the Eagle River area, the Anvil National Recreational Trial was originally constructed in the 1930 s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was incorporated into the National Recreational Trail System in 1978. Mountain biking aficionados can try their luck on the various trails available in the Washburn Ranger District. Horseback riding, fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking are all an integral part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest experience. Wisconsin winters, while cold, are still an excellent way to appreciate the beauty of the wilderness hibernating under a thick blanket of snow. Cross country skiing, snow-shoeing or snow-mobiling through the quiet, wintry forests can actually be one of the best times to take in the splendor of northern Wisconsin.
Another long Wisconsin winter is finally over and it& 39;s time to get out and enjoy the weather! Need ideas? These activities will not only beat cabin fever, but also help the environment. So get gardening, walking, eating, biking, or whatever it is you& 39;ve been waiting for.
Although the area offers many summer activities, Lake Geneva does not close down for the winter months. At the Mountain Top Resort there is skiing and snowboarding and 10 kilometers of cross country trails winding across the area resort property. A somewhat quieter activity would lead visitors to the Dan Patch stables and Fantasy Hills Ranch where there are sleigh rides and bonfires. There is more winter fun for family members including ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling. Permits for snowmobiling are available at the Chamber of Commerce located at 201 Wrigley Drive.
Biking and walking are environmentally friendly, not to mention healthier options. Take a walk to beautiful Picnic Point on lake Mendota, or window shop on State Street. Outside of the city there are many state parks with exciting hiking trails, nature preserves and other spring activities. Check them out! Lucky for Madisonians, the city has vast, safe and well maintained bike paths, stretching far into other areas of Wisconsin as well.