Cross country skiing in northwest Wisconsin at the Blue Hills Trail is great fun

	Cross Country Skiing... Snowshoeing... Biking... Hiking... Fall Hunting
	*Blue Hills Trail*
	Located in Northwest Wisconsin 8 miles northwest of Bruce, 25 miles east of Rice Lake

Home Trail Maps Trail Description Driving Directions Membership Ski Links Bike Links Weather Links Photo Gallery Area Bike & Ski Shops Area Lodging Rice Lake Tourism Rusk County Tourism Minutes Contact Us This site was last updated morning of Wednesday, 10 March 2010	*Trail Conditions:* Very good skating & decent striding (Monday morning, March 8) - the trail softened early Monday a.m. as fog and a very light mist generated high humidity conditions. A thick base (8"-10" in most areas) was present Monday morning - just one visible bare spot (on the sun exposed hill at #31). Clouds lasted throughout the day. No first hand reports from Tuesday skiers. With cloudy skies and light rain Tuesday evening, temps have been above freezing for 24 hours. Steady meltdown is occurring. Recent conditions visible at the photo gallery - latest pictures dated March 6.

	Last Groomed: Friday evening, March 5 Due to the big warm-up, no plans for more grooming while temps are above freezing. Any grooming this coming weekend would be a long shot - check later this week. For the timeliest grooming reports, become a member of BHTA (scroll down this page) & provide your email address.	Snowfall Report: 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 05-06 04-05 03-04 02-03 01-02 00-01 99-2000

	Guest Comments from the warming house -- have we heard from you?	Trail Description Blue Hills Trail Association History

	Trail Fees? Since this trail system is supported primarily through donations, we greatly appreciate your dollars. We suggest a $5 donation at the trailhead for daily use. Or choose annual membership: $35 for individuals, $55 for families. One of the benefits of BHTA membership: regular email updates regarding trail conditions & club happenings. As a member, if you would like to be added to our contact list, send your email address to our website (use the 'Contact Us' link from the menu at your left). And don't worry, we never share your email addresses. Click here for Membership in the Blue Hills Trail Association, Inc. The Blue Hills Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible. Click here to make a Donation to the Blue Hills Trail Association, Inc.

	*Upcoming Events:*
	Race results from the Blue Hills Ascent X-Country Ski Race: 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 Annual fall fund raising early November, 2010. The Blue Hills Ascent X-Country Ski Race (Saturday, January 1, 2011) Construction of the warming house at the head of the Blue Hills Trail was completed the winter of 1998-99. Stop by and enjoy the warmth, or Click here for a 1/15/01 photo; Click here for a 2/11/99 interior photo including the table crafted by the WCC crew.

Blue Hills Trail Association would like to thank the following people for their help in 1998-2009 with the Blue Hills Trail and the log warming house:
DNR Park Aids Grant, Richard Gralewicz Memorial, Jump River Electric, Senes Mestelle Memorial,
Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors, Publishers ExpressPress, In Honor of Jean Replinger,
Rice Lake Tourism, Rusk County, Rusk County Forest Administrator Paul Teska and Foresters,
Wildlife Restoration Association, and Wisconsin Conservation Corps.
Thanks to all the individuals and businesses that support the Blue Hills Trail System year round.

All contributions, large and small, are appreciated (and necessary).

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