Winter Recreation
Point Beach State Forest
Winter hiking and snowshoeing
Snowshoers and hikers are welcome throughout the forest and on trails not groomed for skiing. Popular trails for winter hiking and snowshoeing include the Swales Nature Trail, a self-guided trail that begins just west of the Lodge building parking lot, Rawley Point Bike Trail, horse trails and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail which winds through the forest for 8 miles.
Cross-country skiing
The Ridges and Red Pine trails are groomed for cross-country skiing and are marked for one-way travel only. Snowshoers, hikers, pets and bikes are not allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.
Ridges trail
The Ridges Trail, which starts at the Lodge parking lot, has three connecting loops so you can hike or ski varying distances: Red Loop (3 miles), Red and Blue loops (5.5 miles) or Red, Blue and Yellow loops (7.25 miles). Groomed and tracked for classic skiing.
Red pine trail
The Red Pine Trail begins at the parking lot west of County Highway O across from the forest entrance road. The trail is 3.1 miles long. This trail is open to mountain bikes and hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter. Dogs are prohibited during ski season but permitted at other times of the year. Groomed for both classic and skate skiing.
Snowmobiling
The opening and closing of snowmobile trails is at the discretion of each county. Snowmobile trails that cross DNR lands are opened and closed consistent with the surrounding county (or counties). Whenever possible, the opening and closing of snowmobile trails is done on a county-wide basis; however, localized conditions may require localized trail opening and closing. It is the responsibility of the county to provide notification about the status of snowmobile trails. The Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report [exit DNR], and local club and county snowmobile web pages [exit DNR] and telephone hotlines will provide the most current information.
Snowmobile connector trail
In winter, a trail connects the forest with the county snowmobile trail system and the city of Two Rivers. Vehicles and trailers may be parked at Port Sandy Bay, about 2.5 miles south of the forest entrance road, where there is access to the trail.