Winona State Forest Ski Trails

Trails & terrain

The 2026 association map shows nonmotorized routes such as Streamside, Stone Wall, Winona Way and Alice’s Alley separately from dotted snowmobile corridors. It is an activity map, not a ski difficulty chart. DEC’s use table and the association’s nonmotorized report help identify a suitable ski route; shared approaches and crossings remain part of trip planning. Distances and names can differ between older tables and the newer map, so use current signs and route updates rather than adding every listed trail length into an assumed groomed total.

Association April 2026 map: nonmotorized routes, shared corridors and parking ↗ · Land-manager winter permissions, exact plowed-parking coordinates and facilities ↗ · Separate nonmotorized/motorized reports and route-use table ↗

Lessons & getting started

The association describes skiing for a range of experience levels, but the reviewed visitor resources do not establish a daily ski school or a lesson included with public access. Ask for route advice if unfamiliar with forest travel or shared-use corridors, and arrange coaching separately when needed. A race or other organized event is a separate outing, not proof that its marked course or support services are available on an ordinary ski day.

Association ski offering and volunteer trail support ↗ · Land-manager winter permissions, exact plowed-parking coordinates and facilities ↗ · Association directions for P-1, P-2 and CCC P-4 parking ↗

Rentals & equipment

Bring skis, boots, poles and supplies for a self-supported forest outing, or arrange equipment before travel. The reviewed DEC and association pages do not establish onsite Nordic rentals or a staffed warming lodge. DEC identifies accessible privies and information kiosks at its plowed parking areas. A CCC Camp building or picnic symbol on the map should not be treated as guaranteed public indoor shelter.

Land-manager winter permissions, exact plowed-parking coordinates and facilities ↗ · Association April 2026 map: nonmotorized routes, shared corridors and parking ↗ · Association ski offering and volunteer trail support ↗

Arrival & parking

For north access, use CCC Camp parking at County Route 90 and Bargy Road, marked P-4 by the association; follow County Route 90 from the Mannsville approach. The southern choices include Wart Road at Center Road, marked P-1, and Bargy Road near County Route 13, marked P-2 with association directions placing parking behind the town hall. DEC identifies these three plowed access areas. Check current parking instructions and your planned loop before choosing among them; other map parking symbols do not automatically establish winter plowing.

Land-manager winter permissions, exact plowed-parking coordinates and facilities ↗ · Association directions for P-1, P-2 and CCC P-4 parking ↗ · Association April 2026 map: nonmotorized routes, shared corridors and parking ↗

Passes & trail etiquette

DEC identifies the state forest as free public recreation, with seasonal rules applying to particular routes. Membership and contributions support WFRA’s volunteer trail work rather than proving exclusive ski use of every corridor. Some shared trails allow snowmobiles or sled dogs. Read the nonmotorized grooming report and current map, obey closures and use care at shared crossings. The report also contains a separate motorized section; do not confuse a snowmobile update with Nordic grooming.

Land-manager winter permissions, exact plowed-parking coordinates and facilities ↗ · Association ski offering and volunteer trail support ↗ · Separate nonmotorized/motorized reports and route-use table ↗ · Association April 2026 map: nonmotorized routes, shared corridors and parking ↗

Related clubs & programs

These reviewed programs use or support this destination. Program registration and trail access may be separate.

• Winona Forest Recreation Association

  Volunteer trail association supporting Nordic skiing and other recreation in Winona Forest. Membership and contributions support trail maintenance and grooming; review route-specific uses and ski information before visiting.