Overview

Amenities: Facilities with water, changing rooms, and restrooms at the Discovery Center trailhead. 

Trail Type: Mostly flat, Big River Trail has short rolling hills. 

Grooming: Trails groomed for classic skiing only. For the latest grooming information and trail reports visit Skinnyski.com.

Fee: Daily trail-use suggested donation is $5 adult and $2 child.  Annual memberships are available. 

Additional Information: Dogs are not permitted on the trails during the winter months. 

Other Activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Snowshoeing

The Discovery Center Trailhead is located just north of downtown Manitowish Waters on Highway W.

The Tower Road Trailhead is located one mile west of Highway W on Tower Road.

The Discovery Center Trails are open to the public from dawn to dusk year-round. The terrain is gentle and winds through the woods, along Statehouse Lake, across the bog, and near the Manitowish River, allowing you to explore a variety of habitats each with their own unique plants and animals.  The Discovery Center offers a variety of public programs year-round. The Nature Nook is open 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Saturday and offers opportunities for learning and discovery among visitors of all ages.