Flambeau Hills Trail
Trail activities: Hiking & Biking | Cross-country Skiing | Snowshoeing
Hiking & Biking
Location: 22 miles west of Philips on County Highway W.
Length: 14 miles with, additional mileage on adjacent ATV trail.
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Technical Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Aerobic Level: Moderate
Trail Description: Wide twin track. Very hilly, with no major climbs. At most the climbs cover 40 feet of elevation before descending again to do it all over. The Snuss trail, located at the north end of the Flambeau Hills system travels along the Flambeau River. A three-sided shelter with a fire ring and picnic table is provided as a rest area on the west side of the upper loop. There are ATV trails adjacent to the ski trails. The ATV trails offer a generally hardpacked trail surface with some loose rock, sand and water holes. ATV trails are open to snowmobiles when snow covered. Donations are accepted at the trailhead. A Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required. The daily fee can be paid at the trailhead or an annual trail pass can be purchased at the trailhead, the forest headquarters located on County Road W (715-332-5271) or any DNR service station (715-762-3204).
Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing – 22.4 km
Located in the Flambeau River State Forest, this trail is the longest trail system in the Price County area. With views of the Flambeau River and heavily timbered landscape, this trail offers exceptional scenic enjoyment. This trail varies in difficulty with plenty of easy skiing in the first loop and the west half of the upper loop. Portions of the upper loop and cutoffs on the east side of the lower loop provide more challenge for the advanced and expert skiers. There is a three-sided shelter with a fire ring provided as a warming shelter on the west side of the upper loop. Groomed for both classic and skate skiing. Only cross-country skiers are allowed on the groomed portion of the winter trails; others are welcome to use the ungroomed portion. There is parking at the trailhead located 22 miles west of Phillips on County Highway W or at the Highway 70 trailhead. A Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required. The daily fee can be paid at the trailhead or an annual trail pass can be purchased at the trailhead or any DNR service station.
