Beaver Brook Trail
Beaver Brook State Wildlife Area, Wisconsin Trail Guide

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Synopsis

Trail Review

LOCATION

Just south of Spooner.

TRAILS

Grooming: Classic only. Multiple loop trail system.
Snowshoe Trails: Yes, separate loop system.

TRAIL NOTES

The Beaver Brook trails are located in the beautiful Beaver Brook State Wildlife area. Managed by the Wisconsin DNR, the Wildlife Area features open wetlands, natural springs, trout streams, and several small lakes. The forest is mixed hardwoods with frequent stands of red oaks, aspen, birch, and swamp hardwoods. Mixed conifers, pines, tamarack, and spruce are also common. Several open fields along the trails create opportunities to see wildlife.

The terrain features rolling hills with several flat stretches. The cross-country ski trails are groomed and tracked for classic only. Grooming is generally very good and timely. Visitors will also find a wonderful system of ungroomed-backcountry snowshoe trails. Pets are welcome, but please keep them off the groomed tracks.

Despite the close location of some the trails to the Highway, the occasional, slight hum of traffic does little to mar the experience of skiing or snowshoeing here.

LAND OWNERSHIP

The entire trail system lies within the Beaver Brook State Wildlife Area, Wisconsin DNR.

PARTNERSHIP / TRAIL MANAGEMENT

Spooner Glide and Stride Ski Club.

FEES

Skiing and snowshoeing are free, donations appreciated.

FACILITIES

Parking
On-Site Equipment Rentals: No

IN THE AREA

Retail sporting goods, equipment rentals (Spooner, Hayward), motels, resorts, food, & gas (Spooner, Hayward).

DIRECTIONS

On Highway 53 near Spooner, turn west onto Cranberry Drive 1.9 miles south of the Highway 70 exit. The parking area is on Cranberry Drive, 1.0 mile south of the Highway 53 intersection.

TRAIL INFORMATION

Website: Washburn County Cross-country skiing areas
Phone: 1.800.367.3306 (Washburn County)