Winter Trail Reports for Langlade County

Snowmobile Trail Report

 

Trail Update as of January 23, 2026

Snowmobile trail conditions vary across Langlade County based on snow depth and base thickness. The warm weather in mid-January has created icy conditions across portions of the trail system.

Zone B trails are currently in excellent shape overall, with a solid base and some loose corners. Zone A trails may be icier in spots, with possible drifting in open areas.

Ride with caution, adjust your speed for changing conditions, and enjoy the trails responsibly.

Trail update as of January 16, 2026

Snowmobilers, get ready. Zone B, the Southern Zone of the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System, including state-funded trails, is scheduled to open Friday, January 16, at 12:00 pm noon. Fresh winter fun is officially back on the map, and the trails are ready to welcome riders.

A few important reminders before you head out. ATVs are not permitted on snowmobile trails until ten days after the snowmobile trails open and are not allowed when temperatures rise above 28° F. ATVs will be authorized to use snowmobile trails in Zone B beginning January 26, 2026. UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County snowmobile trail system at any time due to machine width and weight.

Plan, ride smart, and support our local snowmobile clubs and trail sponsors who make these trails possible.

Trail Update as of January 13, 2026

By confirmation of the Langlade County Snow Council, Zone A North Forest Zone of the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System, including all state-funded trails, is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, January 14, at 12:00 pm noon. In addition, the trail segment between intersections 41A and 42B in Zone B will be open to snowmobile traffic at that time.

ATVs are not permitted on snowmobile trails until 10 days after the official opening and only when temperatures are below 28°F. ATV use on snowmobile trails will be authorized beginning January 24, 2026, provided conditions allow. UTVs are not permitted on the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System at any time due to machine width and weight.

All lake trails throughout Langlade County are currently considered unsafe and should not be used until they are clearly marked and opened by a local snowmobile club.

Riders are encouraged to use caution, stay on marked trails, and respect posted conditions. Please take time to thank and support the local snowmobile clubs and their business sponsors, whose dedication and volunteer efforts make this trail system possible. 

Please ride responsibly, respect posted signage, and thank you to our snowmobile clubs for preparing the trails.

A big thank you to our Langlade County Snowmobile Clubs for the time, effort, and dedication that make this incredible trail system possible.

Bookmark this page and follow our Facebook page for up-to-date report announcements, or call our 24-hour trail hotline at 888-LANGLADE (526-4523).

View Zone A / B Map

 

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS:

Gartzke Flowage Recreation Area Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail update as of January 24, 2026

The Gartzke Flowage Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed and tracked and are in the best condition they have been in years.

Please use caution around the flowage. Ice on the Gartzke Flowage is never safe to walk on due to natural springs and moving water.

No trail pass is required.

Jack Lake Recreation Area Cross-Country Ski Trail & Fat Tire Trail

Trail update as of January 29, 2026

All loops of the Jack Lake Cross Country Ski Trail were tracked and groomed. The trail is in excellent condition, but the snow is dry and slow. 

Skiers ages 18 and older are required to have either an annual permit issued by the Langlade County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department or a daily use permit available at the onsite self-service payment box. The daily cross-country ski fee is $10 per day for adults 18 and older. Children under 18 ski free. Annual passes are available for $30 per year for adults and may be purchased at the Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Office at 1633 Neva Road in Antigo, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Annual passes are valid from the official trail opening through November 31 each year. A new annual pass is required after November 31. For more information, please call 715-627-6300. These fees support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Jack Lake Cross Country Ski Trails, ensuring they remain a premier destination for ski enthusiasts. Failure to pay required fees violates the county ordinance and may result in a citation.

The Jack Lake sledding hill and snowshoe trails are open and available to the public free of charge. The one-mile snowshoe loop is located at the north end of the parking area. Please do not snowshoe on groomed cross-country ski trails. Skijoring and winter fat biking are permitted on the ski trail system. Additional winter fat biking and snowshoe opportunities are available approximately one-half mile down the road at Veterans Memorial Park. The snowshoe trail and Jackalope Slope Sledding Hill do not require a user fee.

Jack Lake Ski Trails are typically groomed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with Friday grooming as needed throughout the winter season.

Kettlebowl Recreation Area Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail update as of January 16, 2026

The Kettlebowl Cross Country Ski Trail has been rolled and combed, with the skate deck in excellent condition. The trails are expected to be repacked and tracked for traditional skiing.

Snowshoers using the cross-country ski trails are asked to respect the ski tracks and skating deck. Please walk along the far side of the skate deck and be mindful that some sections of the trail are multi-use and shared with snowmobilers.

Please note that Kettlebowl XC ski trail groomers aim to groom every Saturday morning. When Kettlebowl Ski Hill is closed, parking is available by the entrance gate. A new trailhead is located approximately 100 yards from the entrance gate. Please do not block the gate.

 No trail pass is required.

Maranatha (Silver Birch Ranch) Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail update as of January 28, 2026

The Maranatha Ski Trail System has been groomed and tracked. The trail is in good condition.

The signage on the trails was installed after the July 19, 2019, storm cleanup, when an old trail was brought back online, so try Derecho Lane (formerly Widow Maker). 

Moccasin Lake Recreation Area Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail update as of January 27, 2026

The Moccasin Ski Trail was dragged and tracked and is in very good to excellent condition for both skate and classical skiing.  The snowshoe trail is also in very good condition.

The Elcho XC Ski Club will continue maintaining the trail as long as it remains in good condition and is used. This may be the best skiing of the season.

Skijoring is allowed on the ski trail. Winter fat biking is permitted on the snowshoe trail but not the ski trail. Winter fat biking is also allowed (not on the ski trail). 

No trail pass is required.

Springbrook Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail update as of January 20, 2026

The Springbrook Cross Country Ski Trail has been groomed and is in good condition.

Snowshoers, hikers, and winter fat bikers are welcome to use the edge of the trail. Please stay off the groomed skiing surface and respect the ski tracks and skating deck. Snowshoeing is permitted along the side of the groomed trail only. When trail conditions are soft, please avoid riding fat bikes to prevent rutting and protect the trail for skiers.

DOWNHILL SKIING:

Kettlebowl Ski Hill - N6875 Hwy 52, Antigo

  • Ski Hill update as of January 27, 2026

Kettlebowl Ski Hill is open this weekend.

The hill is typically open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 pm. Antigo Ski will have skis, boots, and snowboards available for rent whenever the hill is open.

A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers whose time and hard work make Kettlebowl a favorite winter destination all season long.

For hill pricing and more information.

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