Manitowish Waters Area Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Trails

North Lakeland Discovery Center - serene and secluded biking/hiking/skiing trails around Statehouse Lake and along the Manitowish River. Easy/beginner and intermediate loops wind through new Hiking trails in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsingrowth and old forest, and along bog and shoreline. The recently dedicated Bill Lambrecht Interpretive Trail is also open for exploration. Parking, trail info and warming house at the Discovery Center. This system connects to the Manitowish Waters Trail. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 166KB.)

Length: 11.5 miles (19K).
Location: From the intersection of Hwy 51 & Hwy W in Manitowish Waters, continue north on Hwy W approximately 1.5 miles to the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

Powell Trails - Passing by Spring Pond and Sherman Lake, this scenic, easy/beginner trail winds through an area logged off some years ago as well as through an area of Hiking trails in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsinolder timber types.  Groomed by the North Lakeland Discovery Center with equipment specific for the trail. Leashed pets allowed on this trail when there is no snow. (Click on the trail map for a printable map PDF 143KB.)

Length: Trail loops range in length from 1.5, 2.0, 4.5 and 7 miles.
Location:  From Manitowish Waters, turn west onto Powell Road (1/4 mile south of the Community Center) and follow 6.5 miles to the parking area.