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Blue Hills

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Trails: The Blue Hills Trail Association grooms 32 km (19 miles) of cross-country ski trails (skate and classic) in northwest Wisconsin. The shorter set of loops west of the access road is connected to the larger east trail network by a 2 km link trail.
Trail fees: $5/day (winter 2009-10)
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the Blue Hills website.
Nearest town: Bruce, WI
Web site: Blue Hills
Trail map: Available on the Blue Hills website and at the trailheads. Numbered intersections make it easier to find your location.
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment is available in Chppewa Falls.
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Warming cabin and restrooms are at the east side trailhead
Lodging on site: Camping
Lodging nearby: Eau Claire has several hotels and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Rusk County Tourism
Weather report: for Bruce
Location of trails: The Blue Hills trails are about 10 miles northwest of Bruce, WI. Take Highway 40 north, go 8 miles northwest on County Rd O, turn north on Fire Lane Road, and go 2.5 miles northwest on Fire Lane Road to either of the east or west parking lots.
Map of local region: Blue Hills Trails

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Number of Ratings: 1   Average Rating: 4.0

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Name of XC Area: Blue Hills
Confirm: Yes
I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Jan, 2001
Trails that I skied: Outer boundary
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
Likes and dislikes: An intricate complex of trails groomed for skate and stride. Well marked, but lots of intersections that require stopping to check the map for directions until you know the trail. Trail is flat and adequately wide with rolling hills, a couple hills get steep. Mostly hard woods with some slashings and pines. A wonderful ski area with well-groomed trails. Definitely worth skiing.
Comments:
Submitted by: Bruce Kuehl
from: Menomonie, WI
Date submitted: Jan 16, 2001

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