Skiing and Winter Sports

The Black River State Forest has 25 miles of the finest cross-country ski trails in Wisconsin. The trails are groomed for skaters and traditional skiers and provide a variety of skill levels, from beginner to expert. Forested, hilly terrain offers splendid scenic views combined with stretches of level landscape. One candlelight ski event is offered each year.

Jackson County’s Wazee Park now provides 11 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails, just east of Black River Falls. The trails give the skier a beautiful view of Wazee Lake.

Finalist for Best Place to Cross Country Ski by the 2018 La Crosse Tribune Best of the Best reader’s choice awards.

Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area in Merrillan offers downhill skiing, snow tubing and T-Bars. It is located three miles northwest of Hatfield.

Lunda Community Park in Black River Falls has a large hill that is perfect for snow tubing and sledding!