Skiing / Snowshoe

Skiing & Snowshoe Slide & Glide

Mercer is a cool place to be in the Winter! Gear up for an exhilarating winter trip.

Enjoy winter family fun in Mercer, where there is something for all ages to experience. Experience the Mecca Trails near Mercer, with the rolling terrain, vistas of the Little Turtle River & Flowage and a variety of vegetation from aspen to pine plantation. They offer an annual moonlight (candle lit) ski.

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

MECCA Trails

Trail Report 02.02.2025

MECCA Trails received three inches of snow overnight. The entire trail system was groomed early this morning for classical and skate skiers. Conditions are very good.

MECCA Trails offer 21 km of groomed cross-country skiing on rolling terrain and 3 miles of snowshoe or winter hiking trails. The cabin trailhead south of Mercer has a beautiful wood heated log chalet, changing room and outdoor toilets. Located at 4686N Fierick Rd, it’s open from 8 am-6pm. The Little Turtle trailhead is north of Mercer off Joe’s Shack Road. More information and trail reports are on their web site.

Snowshoe Trail Maps

MECCA Trails Website

WinMan Trails

Trail Report 02.05.2025

SKI: We have the tractor and power tiller out! We finally have a deep enough base to use the power tiller. This will allow us to improve the quality of our skate deck even more and will enhance overall grooming quality for the remainder of the season. The crew is out working on the skate deck currently and conditions will be excellent for Wednesday afternoon/night skiing.

FAT BIKE: Trails were all groomed on Monday and have set up really well. Great day to hit the fat bike trails. Recommending 4-5 psi.

SNOWSHOE: Snowshoe trails are open and are in great shape right now. Snowshoes are required. Remember, we offer free to borrow snowshoe in the chalet if you need.

SLEDDING: Sledding hill is open and is a great choice today with all the new snow. There are a couple of sled available to borrow but please bring your own if possible. Tubes are not recommended as they gain too much speed, but traditional plastic sleds of all varieties are a great choice.

WinMan Trails is located just east of Mercer, at the intersection of Hwy J and Hwy W in Winchester. Cross-country skiing (classic and skate), snowshoeing, and single-track fat biking are offered in winter. A heated chalet has bathrooms, changing rooms, a Great Room with kitchen, wood-fired furnace, pizza oven and plenty of seating.

WinMan Trails Website

North Lakeland Discovery Center

The North Lakeland Discovery Center is located o Hwy W in Manitowish Waters. Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing and wildlife watching along the 12-mile trail system. The trails are open to everyone, from dawn to dusk. Trails are tracked for classic skiing. Snowshoes are available for use. Members may use the snowshoes for free, general public pay $5 per pair. Leashed dogs allowed on snowshoe trail only. November through April, depending on weather, you can hike, fat bike, snowshoe or cross-country ski.

Discovery Center Website

Schomberg Park

Schomberg Park has 2 loops totaling 2.7 km of easy terrain. Schomberg Park is located at 9701N Hwy 51, 13 miles north of downtown Mercer. Parking is available off of Hwy 51 at the south parking lot entrance.

Iron County Forestry Website

Whitecap Mountain

Discover three mountains with 43 trails for every ability, spread over a vast 400 acres within the ancient Penokee Mountains. Whitecap Mountains Resort is just 35 miles north of Mercer, in Upson. Experience an abundance of lake effect snow, meticulously groomed trails for skiing and snowboarding, as well as dining and lodging. Rentals and lessons available.

Whitecap Resort Website