Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
in Southern
Wisconsin
Justin
Trails B & B Resort (608/269-4522, 800/488-4521,
www.justintrails.com) in Sparta, WI is amidst beautiful unglaciated
hills in the southwest region of Wisconsin. There are 15 km of groomed
trails and also trails where you can ski with your dog. Lessons, xc
ski and snowshoe equipment rentals are available. Children's sized equipment
is also available. Justin Trails was named "Great Country Escape"
by Family Fun magazine. Tubing and ski jouring. Log cabin accommodations
have whirlpools and fireplaces. The summer has Disc Golf for aficionados
and first timers, and new this year there'll be remote tent camping
on the property.
Nine Mile Forest (800/832-2663,
www.crosscountryski.com) in Wausau, WI in central Wisconsin offers 30
km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Forested hills with
views of Rib Mountain. Lessons, xc ski and snowshoe rental equipment
are available.