OutWiGo Snow!
Wisconsin State Park System
OutWiGo is a statewide initiative encouraging everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and active in the outdoors. From cross-country skiing to snowshoeing and hiking, you can recharge or go far at one of Wisconsin state park properties this winter.
Where to explore this winter
Looking for a new winter activity that gets you out of the house and enjoying the great outdoors? Check out some of the best skiing and snowshoe trails, scenic winter views, wildlife sights, campfire areas, sledding hills and more on one of our winter exploration maps.
OutWiGo Winter Exploration Maps
- Northeast Wisconsin [PDF]
- Northwest Wisconsin [PDF]
- Southeast Wisconsin [PDF]
- Southwest Wisconsin [PDF]
You can also find new places or different winter trails to explore on our Find-a-Park page.
Winter Fun 101
Want a fun way to get outside during winter? Download our nature discovery kits and OutWiGo winter bingo card and start exploring!
- Nature Discovery Kit - Tracking Down Animals [PDF]
- Nature Discovery Kit - Life Under the Ice [PDF]
- OutWiGo Winter Bingo [PDF]
2021 Virtual Birkebeiner Ski Race
The Wisconsin State Park System is excited to partner with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation for the 2021 Birkebeiner (Birkie) Ski Race. This year, the Birkie will be held virtually. Join in the fun by completing the race anywhere between Feb. 20 to 28. Learn more about how to participate virtually here.
Not sure where to go the distance? The Wisconsin State Park System offers 11 sites across the state with groomed trails where skiers can choose different routes to complete one of the standard Birkie races:
- American Birkebeiner - 43 km (26.7 mi)
- Kortelopet - 26 km (16.2 mi)
- Prince Haakon - 14 km (8.7 mi)
Details about the event locations and ski trails are listed below. Most of these state park properties require a vehicle admission sticker and/or state trail pass.
We hope you enjoy the trails! Don't forget to show us how you did by tagging your race photos with #OutWiGo on social media.
- Black River State Forest
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Black River State Forest
- Trails: Wildcat, Red Oak, North, Central and South trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail map: Black River ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: No
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Smrekar trailhead. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Black River trail conditions
- Blue Mound State Park
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Blue Mound State Park
- Trails: Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Orange, Skating and Campground trail loops
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Moderate
- Trail map: Blue Mound ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Pool parking lot and trailhead. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Blue Mound trail conditions
- Brule River State Forest
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Brule River State Forest
- Trails: Afterhours trail system
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail map: Brule River ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: No
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Afterhours trailhead. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Brule River trail conditions
- Copper Falls State Park
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Copper Falls State Park
- Trails: Pipeline, Vahterra, Takesson trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Moderate
- Trail map: Copper Falls ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Main office parking lot near Meadow loop. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Copper Falls trail conditions
- Flambeau River State Forest
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Flambeau River State Forest
- Trails: Rim Creek, Squirrel and Pinery Grade trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail map: Flambeau River ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Flambeau Hills (Hwy. W) parking lot. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Flambeau River trail conditions
- Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
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Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
- Trails: Property trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Moderate to very difficult
- Trail map: Hoffman Hills ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: No
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Main trailhead and parking lot. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Hoffman Hills trail conditions
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit
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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit
- Trails: Greenbush trail system
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail map: Greenbush ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Greenbush Trailhead. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Kettle Moraine Northern Unit trail conditions
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
- Trails: Nordic and McMiller trail systems
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail maps: Nordic ski trails [PDF], McMiller ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Trailheads. Get directions - Nordic Trails. Get directions - McMiller Trails.
- Trail conditions: Kettle Moraine Southern Unit trail conditions
- Lapham Peak
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Lapham Peak
- Trails: Man-made, Blue, Black, Green and Purple trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to difficult
- Trail map: Lapham Peak ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Evergreen parking lot. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Lapham Peak trail conditions
- Mirror Lake State Park
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Mirror Lake State Park
- Trails: Fern Dell and Turtleville trails
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Trail map: Mirror Lake ski trails [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: Yes
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Park office or Hastings Road parking lots. Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Mirror Lake trail conditions
- Red Cedar State Trail
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Red Cedar State Trail
- Trails Segment: Menomonie to Dunnville
- Trail type: Classic and skate skiing
- Trail difficulty: Easy
- Trail map: Red Cedar State Trail [PDF]
- Admission sticker required: No
- State trail pass required: Yes
- Restrooms: No restrooms available
- Start/Finish and Parking: Red Cedar Trail Depot (Menomonie). Get directions.
- Trail conditions: Red Cedar trail conditions
Financial support provided by the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP) and planning and on-the-ground support provided by the property friends groups. See our Friends Group webpage for more information or to become a friend!
OutWiGo for everyone
The Wisconsin DNR is committed to providing exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Open the Outdoors is your resource for information on recreation opportunities available for individuals with disabilities.
