Snowshoe Rentals - Hayward/Cable Area
North End Ski Trails
Located near Cable, the North End Ski Trails offer dedicated snowshoe trails perfect for all skill levels. Trail distances can be combined for longer adventures.
Mammal Trail
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Bear Paw Trail
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Penny Lane
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Trail Resources
Tips
- •Printed guides are also available at the trailhead and in the North End Cabin
- •Combine multiple loops for longer distances
Tamarack Gateway Trail
A community gem located adjacent to the Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center. Over 8 miles of trails wind around a lake and through pines and hardwoods, perfect for snowshoeing in winter.
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- •Distance: 7.5+ miles of trails for hiking, running, and snowshoeing
- •Terrain: Mix of flat and easy-rolling terrain around a lake, through pines and hardwoods
- •Winter Use: Classic-only ski trail and snowshoeing. Maintained by HASTA (Hayward Area Ski Trails Association)
- •Parking: Located on Hospital Road, about ¼ mile east of State Highway 77
Hayward & Cable Area Trails
Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible winter activities in the area — no experience required, and dedicated trails are marked and maintained separately from ski trails.
~4 miles · Near Hayward
Approximately 4 miles of single-track snowshoe trail starting from the gravel parking lot on Hospital Road near Hayward. Trails are marked with colored tape on trees.
Hayward Town Forest
4 miles · Easy to Moderate
4 miles of winding trails through scenic mixed woods — perfect for a casual snowshoe outing. Easy to moderate terrain.
Seeley Hills Trail
~4 miles · Near Seeley
About 4 miles of trails with a couple small hills, scenic mixed woods, and a small lake. Located just minutes east of Seeley.
East of Cable · National Forest
Located east of Cable, these trails follow singletrack bike trails through the national forest and do not share groomed ski trails.
Bayfield Area Trails
The Bayfield area offers scenic snowshoeing with lake views, waterfalls, and forest trails. Trails are open year-round - snowshoes or yak-tracks recommended due to icy conditions.
Snowshoe Rentals in Bayfield
Howl Adventure Center
35265 South County Highway J, Bayfield, WI
Sweet Sailing
120 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, WI
The Brownstone Trail
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The Ravine Snowshoe Trail
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Jerry Jay Jolly – Pikes Creek Trail Network
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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
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Houghton Falls
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Lost Creek Falls
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North Country National Scenic Trail
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Backcountry Options
Go off the beaten path and create your own adventure.
Explore Public Lands
One of the best options for snowshoeing is to find any public land and head out on a backcountry adventure. No trails, no crowds - just you and the winter woods. The northwoods region offers incredible access to public land:
Bayfield County: Over 430,000 acres of public land including federal, state, and county-owned areas
Sawyer County: Approximately 331,548 acres including 115,197 acres of county forest, 134,632 acres of federal land (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest), and 81,719 acres of state-owned land
Washburn County: Approximately 149,000 acres, primarily county forest
Tips: Bring a map or GPS, let someone know your plans, and check conditions before heading out. Fresh snow after a storm offers the best backcountry experience.