REFERENCE GUIDE CENTRAL WISCONSIN VISITOR’S GUIDE | www.visitwausau.com Snowmobiling over 880 miles of trails, every trip out is sure to be a new adventure! It stands to reason that the state’s largest county would have the most trails, over 880 miles for snowmobilers to enjoy. The trails are maintained by 29 snowmobile clubs and a fleet of 40 major pieces of grooming equipment to create one serious sledding destination. There are miles of great snowmobiling adventures that await you. Information and Licensing A trail pass issued by the Wisconsin DNR is required to operate snowmobiles on all snowmobile trails in the State of Wisconsin. Visit: GoWild.WI.gov for more information. Visit the Marathon County website: www.co.marathon.wi.us or call 888-WI-VISIT to request an o ff icial Marathon County Snowmobile Map. ATVs Welcome Many of the snowmobile trails are open to ATV use as long as the temperature is below 29° and snow conditions are favorable. More ATV trail information is also included in the Marathon County Snowmobile Trail Map. There are also 11 miles of ATV trails at the Burma County Forest that are open from May through September. Get on the Trails! Be sure to check locally on conditions before making any ice crossings. For trail conditions or a copy of the Marathon County Snowmobile Trail Map, call 715-261-1550, Option 6 or visit www.co.marathon.wi.us. Sylvan Hill Tubing The hill o ff ers 6 great rides down and 2 wire tows to pull you back up the hill. Bring your family and friends to try out Wausau’s best winter recreation opportunity. The park also o ff ers a large chalet with fireplace and a snack bar to purchase food. Cross-Country Skiing Choose from four trail systems that accommodate all levels of expertise. Beginners will enjoy classical skiing across gently rolling terrain on the Ringle trail. The Sylvan Hill Trail has a popular in-town location and is serviced by the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. Intermediate skiers will enjoy the remote Big Eau Pleine Park Trail, a scenic trail along the Eau Pleine Reservoir, featuring rolling and wooded terrain. The best facility in the area is at the Nine Mile County Forest and Recreation Area, o ff ering 33 km of trails to choose from and even lighted trails so you can ski at night. Visit www.co.marathon.wi.us or call 715-261-1550 for updated snow conditions and other trail information. Nine Mile County Forest and Recreation Area This is one of the top cross-country skiing facilities in Wisconsin and o ff ers: • 20 miles (33 km) of trails including loops from .5 miles to 9.6 miles • 6.3 km of lighted trails • Well-groomed trails accommodate both skaters and diagonal skiers • Spacious chalet o ff ers concessions, restrooms, changing facilities, lockers, a lounge with a wood stove and panoramic views. Chalet phone: 715-693-3001 • Lighted trails for nighttime skiing • Rental equipment • Nordic Ski Patrol on duty • Adjacent snowshoeing trails • Centrally located within minutes of lodging, dining and shopping 39 NINEMILE COUNTY FOREST SYLVAN HILL PARK