Madeline Lake Ski Trail
Northern Highlands - American Legion State Forest, Wisconsin Trail Guide

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Synopsis

Trail Review

LOCATION

Just east of Woodruff, inside the Northern Highlands - American Legion State Forest.

TRAILS

Grooming: Classic only. Multiple loop trail system.
Snowshoe Trails: No

TRAIL NOTES

The Madeline Lake Ski Trail is a beautiful northwoods, stacked-loop trail system that surrounds three small lakes. The trails are groomed and tracked for classic only and meander through a mixed forest of conifers and hardwoods. Tall pines, spruce, and balsam fir often border the trails.

The terrain offers long flat stretches, gentle rollers and several hills. There are two descents that will challenge most intermediate skiers.

LAND OWNERSHIP

The entire trail system lies within the Northern Highlands-American Legion State Forest.

FEES

Wisconsin State Trail Pass required
Daily: $5
Annual: $25

FACILITIES

Parking, pit toilets, warming shelter on trail (firepit)
On-Site Equipment Rentals: No.

IN THE AREA

Retail sporting goods, equipment rentals, motels, resorts, food, & gas (Minocqua, Woodruff).

DIRECTIONS

From the Hwy 70 & County J intersection in Woodruff, go east on County J for 1.8 miles and turn north (left) onto Rudolph Rd. Then go north for 0.8 miles and the trailhead parking lot is on the east (right) side of the road.

TRAIL INFORMATION

Website: Madeline Lake Ski Trail, WI DNR
Phone: 715.542.3923 (Northern Highlands American Legion State Forest, Trout Lake HQ)