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Merrill Public Trails

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Trails: 50 km (31 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in two areas: Otter Run and Underdown Cross Country Ski Area. Otter Run is a 15 km linear trail. Underdown has 35 km in three stacked loops.
Trail fees: Yes
Snow report:
Nearest town: Merrill, WI
Web site: Lincoln County Forestry, Lands and Parks
Trail map: Available from the county and on the conty's website
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities: Outhouse toilet
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Merrill and Wasau have several hotels and other accommodations.
Location of trails: Otter Run runs between Co. Hwy "H" in Skanawan and Co. Hwy "B" in Harrison. Underdown Cross Country Ski Area is about 8 miles north of Merrill on US-51 to Co. Hwy "H", then east to Copper Lake Rd and east again.
Tourism info: Merrill Chamber
Weather report: for Merrill
Map of local region: Merrill Area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of XC Area: Merrill Public Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2005
Trails that I skied: blue
My favorite trails: red
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: fantastic scenery, narrow trails, no crowds
What I disliked: not always groomed
Comments:
Submitted by: BM
from: Merrill
Date submitted: Feb 2, 2005

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