SNOW REPORT

03.04.24

Condition: Closed for Skiing/Snowshoeing. Take A HIKE! :)
It was a sad state of affairs for skiing this year, but the trails are in good spring transition now. Be mindful of wet spots as the thaw begins, but do feel free to hike and get those dogs out!

0” of new snow in the last 24 hours.
32” total snowfall so far… (compared to the 20 year average of 175” by this point of the season)

The Penokee Rangers are a volunteer group of local trail stewards.

This is our 50th year of maintaining the Montreal and Uller Ski Trails.

Semper Opus

Winter is here on the Historic Montreal Ski Trails — ski freely

The Montreal Ski Trails are 11km of trails located in Montreal and Pence WI. Trails are groomed for classic XC skiing with room for snowshoers, walkers and dogs. All abilities are welcome and catered to. See Maps page for more details or contact us with questions!

You will be traveling through remnants of the old Montreal Mine. Over 5000 feet deep, the mine produced high-grade iron ore for a growing nation from 1900 - 1962. A series of interpretive signs highlight a few of the mining era artifacts that remain along the trail.

The Montreal trail lies in the middle of the Montreal River Watergap. The trail receives hundreds of inches of lake effect snow each year. We still aren’t sure how the miners put up with it; but we’ll take it and enjoy it. We hope you will too!

Montreal Ski Trails are open to hikers

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02.12.24 - We just don’t have enough snow to groom for skiing any more. If we get a late-season blessing, we’ll be back out there.

pray for snow, friends:)

Maps

Interactive Map

The Uller Ski Trails are 29km of trails located near Weber Lake and Iron Belt, WI. Trails are groomed for classic XC skiing with room for snowshoers, walkers and dogs. All abilities are welcome and catered to, although Uller really lends itself to those looking for a truly back-country, rustic experience. See Maps page for more details or contact us with questions!

We are in close cooperation with the Iron County Forestry and Parks Department (ICF) in the maintenance and grooming of Uller Trail. In the past four years, ICF has invested significant time, money and equipment on this trail. Three loops have been built on the west end. (Weber Lake / Whitecap end) A new cabin has been constructed and improved trail maps and signage have been installed.

The Iron County Forest is the third largest county forest in the state. They are responsible for nearly 300,000 acres of forest management for multiple use. We are proud to be a partner with ICF and thank them for their continued efforts.

Please note, Uller’s conditions can change quickly so always enjoy with a buddy.

Uller Ski Trail is open to hikers

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02.11.24 - Same conditions as Montreal - but as always - more remote! Remember to hike with a buddy and plan your route accordingly, even when the weather is mild.