area trails
Here's a listing of trails within a 2 hr radius of Madison. Do you know of additonal trails that we should include in this list?
Please email us and we'll add it in!
Want to know what the current conditions are?
Check trail conditions here »
Here's a listing of trails within a 2 hr radius of Madison. Do you know of additonal trails that we should include in this list?
Please email us and we'll add it in!
Want to know what the current conditions are?
Check trail conditions here »
area trails
Descriptions of trails - more coming soon....Near Madison:
Stewart Park, Mt. Horeb -- This could be a World Cup course if the trails were meticulously groomed and the trails were on-camber. Instead this challenging venue offers up approximately 8k of thrilling hills in skied-in tracks. A guaranteed adventure ski locale. Hikers use these trails too - sometimes the trail conditions can vary as a result. Trail fee required.
Pleasant View Golf Course -- A not so well kept secret in Middleton with excellent grooming. City of Middleton trails website »
Lake Farm Park
Monona Golf Course -- Located in Monona just east of Madison. The outer loop of the golf course provides gentle beginner conditions - the perfect place to practice skating technique without the added challenge of hills.
Elver Park -- Located on the near west side of Madison - home to Madnorski Tuesday Night Races . The trails are groomed for both skating and classic skiing with a lighted loop . This area is usually groomed by the city and conditions are typically very good - and these trails get heavy use. Warming Shelter. trail fee required.
Odana Golf Course
Indian Lake
Cherokee Marsh - Nice easy trails for a ski tour on skied-in tracks on the north side of Madison
Governor Nelson State Park - Located on the North shore of Lake Mendota this park has scenic trails with a mix of hills and open prairie. The Morningside Trail is multi-use for skiing, snowshoes and hiking - Redtail Hawk and Oak Savannah trail is groomed for skate and classical - Woodland trail is classical only. The area is groomed, although the track isn't quite wide enough to easily accommodate both a skate and classic lane and when skating conditions are good - the track can get a little messy. A State Trail Pass is not required. It's always a beautiful place to ski.
Blue Mounds State Park
When conditions permit Karl Heil grooms a classic track to perfection across the majority of the trails. There are options for beginners and experienced skiers. The campground area is generally groomed for skating too. Check first to find how this venue is groomed.
Cam-Rock
Kegonsa State Park
Governor Dodge State Park
BlackHawk Ski Area
The UW Arboretum -- A scenic venue in the heart of Madison. Many trails wind through the prairie and woods - most have a double skied-in track for an easy conversational ski. The perfect place for a ski-date. Please stay on trails marked for skiers.
East of Madison:
Lapham Peak - Delafield
Nordic Trails - LaGrange
Scuppernong - Eagle
Greenbush Ski Trails
McMiller - Eagle
Pike Lake Unit -Hartford
Minooka Park - Waukesha
Fox Hill Nordic - West Bend
Just North of Madison:
Devils Lake SP - Baraboo
Mirror Lake SP - Baraboo
Iola Winter Sports Park
Standing Rocks - Stevens Point
Plover River Ski Trail
9-Mile - Wausau
Mecan River Outfitters (Princeton, WI) - Ten miles of groomed and tracked trails and skating lanes await you. Ski through the stillness of red pines, hardwoods, and marshlands. The terrain varies from flat to gently rolling for the novice, to some real "screamer" hills for advanced skiers. All trails are wide and expertly groomed. Open seven days a week. Ski rentals are available daily ($10), and there is a trail fee ($6). Take a break or finish up your day with a stop at the lodge. Relax in front of the fireplace and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Hot refreshments and tastebud-satisfying food are available. They also have rustic cabins available.
