Winter Sports
Downhill Skiing
For downhill skiing, you won't want to miss Sunburst Ski Area, located near Kewaskum, only a few miles South of Kettlebrook.
A bit farther down the highway is Little Switzerland, in Slinger, about 24 miles South.
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country Ski Trails
- Greenbush Loop System Trail Map (PDF, 618KB)
-
Zillmer Loop System Trail Map (PDF, 596 KB)
A
total of 17 miles of machine-groomed cross-country ski trails are
provided for diagonal and skate skiers. Pets and hiking are
not allowed on ski trails. A heated log Shelter House and
sledding hill are open to the public at the Greenbush Recreation
Area.
See the current conditions page to check on trail conditions; or call Forest Headquarters or Ice Age Visitor Center for Zillmer and (920-467-2099) for Greenbush trail conditions.
Non-groomed cross-country ski trails are available at New Fane.
- New Fane Loop System Trail Map (PDF, 625KB)
Snomobiling
Snowmobile Trails
- Forest Map (PDF, 213KB)
The 58-mile network of state forest snowmobile trails join county and private trails, making it possible to visit adjoining towns and villages in the three county region. Trails are groomed by local snowmobile clubs contracted by the state forest. See the current conditions page and/or call (920) 892-7455 to check trail conditions and to make sure trails are open.
Winter Hiking
Winter Hiking / Snowshoe Trails
The following trails are recommended for winter hiking and/or snowshoeing:
- Moraine Nature Trail - .75 miles, easy to intermediate
- Tamarack Nature Trail - 2 miles, easy
- Parnell Trail - 3.5 miles, intermediate to difficult
- Ice Age Trail - 31 miles, intermedidate to difficult
- Butler Lake Trail - 3.1 miles, easy to intermediate