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Anvil National Recreation Trail

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Trails: Anvil National Recreation Trail 20 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing (skate and classic) by the Nicolet National Forest. Four loops range in degree of difficulty from beginner to expert. A trail links to Nicolet North.
Trail fees: National Forest parking pass
Snow report: Chequamegon-Nicolet XC Report
Nearest town: Eagle River, WI
Web site: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Trail map: Pick up a map at the Forest Service office in Eagle River or download it from their website.
Equipment rentals: Eagle River Nordic Shop, near the trails, sells and rents xc ski equipment.
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities: Warming hut
Lodging on site: Zaugg's Resort is close to the trails
Lodging nearby: Eagle River has a few inns and other accommodations. See the listings on the tourism websites.
Tourism info: Eagle River Chamber | Vilas County Tourism
Weather report: for Eagle River
Location of trails: The Anvil National Recreation Trail trailhead is about 9 miles east of Eagle River on Highway 70. Parking lot is on the south side of the highway. Two other accesses are on Forest Road 2178, to the west, and on Forest Road 2460, to the east.
Map of local region: Anvil National Recreation Trail

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Number of Ratings: 1   Average Rating: 5.0

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Name of XC Area: Anvil National Recreation Trail
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Feb, 2001
Trails that I skied: East, West, 9-mile, Lake Loop
My favorite trails: all
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
Likes and dislikes:
Comments: Zauggs Resort resort is within 1 mile of trails.
Submitted by: Pam
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Date Submitted: Feb 14, 2001

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