Nordic Skiing

The Mt. Ashwabay trail system covers 40 km of classic and skate skiing trails near Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin. All trails are groomed and tracked regularly by our staff and volunteers. Purchase your trail pass online or at the chalet during open hours. 

Trail Hours

Trail Hours:  Open access 24/7 with a trail pass.  If you ski after dark, please use a headlamp and ski with a phone and a buddy!

Trail Passes

Trail passes can be purchased online, at the trailhead, Chalet, or Rentals office during open hours. During off hours, you are able to purchase a day pass via QR code at the Nordic entrance.

Trail Maps

Trail Network
40 km / 24.9 miles

Groomed Styles
Classic and skate

Trail Ratings
Beginner – Abbey Road, Sugarbush
Intermediate – Jolly Long, Anchor, The Buzz
Advanced – Northern Lights, Deer Path
Expert– Roller Coaster, Seagull, Black Bear

Snowshoeing and hiking are not allowed on groomed ski trails.
​Snowshoers are encouraged to use the Fat Bike trails (in yellow on the map)

Dogs allowed on designated trails. (Purple on the map)