Trails: Hickory Ridge offers 14 km (8 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing (classic and skating techniques) in Chippewa County Forest. Trail fees: No charge, but donations help support the grooming (winter Jan, 2010) Snow report: Nearest town: Bloomer, WI Web site:Hickory Ridge Trail map: Available on the county website Equipment rentals: No Ski lessons: No Other winter activities: Snowshoeing Facilities: Outhouse toilet and warming huts Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Eau Claire has several hotels and other accommodations. Tourism info:Eau Claire/Chippewa Valley Visitors Bureau Weather forecast:Bloomer Location of trails: Hickory Ridge is located on 225th Avenue (Bob Lake Road), 12 miles northeast of Bloomer. Take Highway 64 east, turn north on County Highway E, north on 180th Street, west on 205th St, then north on 175th St. Map of local region:Hickory Ridge trailhead