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Vilas County Snow Report

Measure Fun by the Foot

Check on the snowfall and trail conditions across Vilas County for your snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing excursions and discover perfect winter lodging in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

Download the free Map It Vilas County trails app to help you navigate northern Wisconsin’s trails this winter—now including snowmobile trails!

  • Download the free Map It Vilas County trails app – find maps and information for some of the best trails in the Northwoods of Wisconsin
  • Vilas County cross-country ski trail information
  • Vilas County snowshoe trail information
  • Vilas County snowmobile trail information

    • Vilas County communities:

    Trail Update!

    Vilas County Snowmobile Trails to Open Monday 12/27 — Vilas County Snowmobile Trails to Open Monday 12/27

    All Vilas County state and club-funded snowmobile trails will open at 8:00am, Monday 12/27/21.

    Trails are in early season condition, so watch speeds and stay to the right. Most trails have an ice base along with powdery snow making for slippery conditions on turns. Watch your speed on corners. Some hills may be difficult to climb. Stay on marked trails and routes.

    Lakes are unsafe and dangerous until they are marked and then, stay on the marked portion.

    For more information, contact the Vilas County Forestry, Recreation & Land Department at (715) 479-5160.

    Learn more.