Cross Country Skiing in Vilas County

Winter Things to Do

Skiing

Enjoy all of the natural beauty of Eagle River by cross-country ski. With the Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forests minutes from the resort, Wild Eagle Lodge is your destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Eagle River. These trails wind through dense forests, offering unique views along the way. Whether you are looking for a challenge or just a relaxing afternoon in the woods, there is a perfect trail for you in Eagle River.

Cross Country Skiing in Vilas County
Showshoeing in Winter in Eagle River
Showshoeing in Winter in Eagle River

Snowshoeing

Enjoy all of the natural beauty of Eagle River by snowshoe. With the Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forests minutes from the resort, Wild Eagle Lodge is your destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Eagle River. These trails wind through dense forests, offering unique views along the way. Whether you are looking for a challenge or just a relaxing afternoon in the woods, there is a perfect trail for you in Eagle River. The resort does offer snowshoe rentals.

Snowmobiling in the Northwoods of Wisconsin

Snowmobiling

The Northwoods of Wisconsin offers more than 500 miles of well groomed and well marked snowmobile trails making us the snowmobile capital of the world. Not only is Wisconsin the birthplace of the snowmobile but Eagle River also hosts the Vintage and World Championship snowmobile races. Eagle River offers a snowmobile museum and hall of fame as well. When you stay at Wild Eagle Lodge you have direct access to the snowmobile trails, parking right outside your lodge home door, and trailer parking lot.

Snowmobiling in the Northwoods of Wisconsin
Hockey Tournament in Eagle River, WI
Hockey Tournament in Eagle River, WI

Hockey

Eagle River offers a hockey arena that hosts youth and adult hockey tournaments and both hockey and ice skating schools. Eagle River is also host to the Labatt Blue USA Pond Hockey National Championships that tends to grow larger every year.

Winter Shopping in Eagle River

Shopping

The Eagle River area offers numerous shops to pick up outdoor gear for your stay as well as souvenirs of the trip. Whether you wish to bring home unique new clothes and jewelry or a piece of Northwoods charm for your mantle, you will certainly find it in downtown Eagle River.

Winter Shopping in Eagle River

Recreational Equipment & Gear

We offer both complimentary items like canoes and kayaks, as well as pontoons and motor boats for rent through Hiller Vacation Homes.

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