Winter Trail Programs

Our goal is to make your visit to Winter Park an unforgettable experience! Whether you are on skis, snowshoes, or ice skates, we are proud to offer a wide variety of fun, interactive, and engaging trail activities the whole family can enjoy.

Saturday Meet n’ Ski Program

Saturdays through the months of January and February we will be holding social ski group outings lead by one of our lovely volunteers. 

Free with the purchase of a trail pass, this program provides a way to connect with fellow skiers and find new friends. Explore different areas of the trail system and build ski confidence in an encouraging, supportive, and fun way! 

2025 Date TBD @10am

• Meet outside the chalet at the main flag pole at 10am sharp ready to ski. That means, passes must be purchased, skis must be waxed, and you are all ready to ski. 
• There will be a brief introduction of the days route.
• Head out onto the trails for a group ski adventure. We will stop occasionally for points of interest. 

Bunny Loop Activity 

Follow the bunny signs as you ski this easy 2km route and play games or learn trivia at the 7 interactive stations. Topics change every two weeks or so and include everything from scats and tracks, to rocks and trees, or history and jokes, just to name a few. 

Current Topic: TBD

Cookie Loop Punch Card

Sponsored by Save More Marketplace

Challenge yourself with this fun ski adventure! Pick up a free punch card at the Chalet and follow the cookie signs around this easy 5.5km ski route. Stop at all 5 mailboxes to complete your punch card. Return your completed card to the Chalet for a free cookie! 

Be a part of the Cookie Loop pack: Take a picture with the wolves at the trailside selfie station and send it to programs@minocquawinterpark.org to be featured on social media.

Storybook Trails 

Follow the pages of two charming family-friendly books to read a short story while enjoying the beautiful Northwoods. Thank you to the Minocqua Public Library for their ongoing sponsorship of this collaboration.

Popple Loop Snowshoe Trail: “A Walk Through The Winter Woods” by Colleen Monroe

Chip Wulff Memorial Ice Skating Pond: “Oh Say Can You Say” by Dr. Seuss

The Nature Shelter: “Sky Sisters” by Jan Bourdeau Waboose

Citizen Science 

We are participating in multiple citizen science projects at the park this year. 

Snow Monitoring: Tracking snow data allows us to provide more accurate snow depth and recent snowfall reports throughout the year. Snow stations are located at the Nature Shelter, Wolf’s Den Shelter, and Popple Loop Snowshoe Trail. Become a Winter Park Snow Monitor: anyone can stop by and fill out the snow report log. 

Snapshot Wisconsin (DNR): Monitoring wildlife year-round using a state-wide network of trail cameras. Follow us on Facebook to see all the animals that share our trails. 

Nature Shelter

Located at the corner of Nepco’s Cruise and X-C Express. This is a perfect place to stop, take a break and watch the birds! Check out the interactive displays to test your knowledge on animal tracks, plant ID, and learn the indigenous names of plants and animals.