Trails: Minocqua Winter Park, one of Wisconsin's premier nordic ski centers, grooms 75 km (46 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing by snowcat for classic and skate. Approximately 30% of the trails are rated Easiest, 60% Difficult/More Difficult and 10% Most Difficult. Most of the trails are one-way – ski in the direction indicated. A 2 km trail is lighted for night skiing two evenings a week.
The Cookie Trail is a 5 km kids loop with five stops to get a card punched so that it can be redeemed for a cookie in the chalet. Minocqua is a not-for-profit town park operated by the Lakeland Ski Touring Foundation and has hosted the Lakeland Loppet for more than 35 years. Trail fees: Adults $12, students (12-17) $8, kids (6-11) $6 (winter 2009-10) Snow report: Conditions are reported on the center's website Nearest town: Minocqua, WI Web site:Minocqua Winter Park Trail map: Available at the resort and on the resort's website Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment, snowshoes Ski lessons: Group lessons by PSIA-certified instructors, kids programs Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, snack bar, waxing room, ski shop Lodging on site: No Lodging nearby: Minocqua/Woodruff area has several reosrts and other accommodations. Tourism info:Minocqua-Woodruff Chamber | Vilas County Tourism Weather report: for Minocqua Location of trails: Minocqua Winter Park is located at 12375 Scotchman Lake Road, about 12 miles southwest of Minocqua. From Minocqua/Woodruff take Highway 70 west for 6 miles, then go south on Squirrel Lake Rd for 6 miles and look for the park entrance on the right. Check the Wisconsin Road Conditions before driving. Check the Wisconsin Road Conditions before driving. Map of local region:Minocqua Winter Park
Name of XC Area: Minocqua Winter Park Times that I have skied there: Several times I last skied there in: Dec, 2003 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Very good Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: I like how many hills there are. What I disliked: I have no dislikes. Comments: I have been going here sence I can ever remember and I always love coming here because it is just a nice place to be all the people are friendly and its a great place for kids too. Submitted by: AC from: Date submitted: Dec 22, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Minocqua Winter Park Times that I have skied there: A few times I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: My favorite trails: Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: scenery, well-groomed, great diversity, great for family with many levels of ability What I disliked: Not good with map, sometimes hard to navigate level of difficulty Comments: Great ski shop, expert advice, brought family and lessons for kids excellent in getting them started, terrific place to take family to spend quality time-atmosphere was fantastic Submitted by: amr from: Date submitted: Feb 22, 2004
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Name of XC Area: Minocqua Winter Park Times that I have skied there: Weekly I last skied there in: Jan, 2004 Trails that I skied: lake marie, yukon, riverrun My favorite trails: lake marie, river run Trail marking: Fair Trail grooming: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: gradual ups and downs with intermittant great hills What I disliked: sometimes rocks or serious divits Comments: lifespring coffee shop Submitted by: sb from: madison wi Date submitted: Jan 17, 2004
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