Nine-Mile Forest, Wausau, WI
Date: January 18&19, 2020
Trip leader: Ron Ridenour, H: 630-369-9648, C: 630-854-9456, ronsnimbus3@aol.com
Location: The trip is about 282 miles and will take about 4 hours. From Naperville take I-88 west to I-39 and stay on I-39 all the way to Wausau. Exit Interstate 39 at County Hwy “N” (Exit 188) and travel 3.5 miles west (initially you travel south about ½ mile then turn and travel west 3 miles) to Red Bud Road. Turn south (left) on Red Bud Road and continue 1.25 miles to trailhead area on west (right) side of road.
We will meet at the trailhead building between 12 and 1PM on Saturday, to have lunch and form groups for an afternoon of skiing. Bring your lunch, as there are only snacks at the building. If the trip is in jeopardy or if you need to change your plans call me and leave a message if I’m not at home. Please make your own hotel reservations. These reservations are for Saturday night only unless you want to stay longer. The hotel where I’ll be staying is the Hampton Inn in Wausau. From Nine-mile forest return to Interstate 39 and travel north to exit 192. Go east about ¼ mile to 17th Ave. Turn right to the Hampton Inn. We are also planning on eating as a group Saturday night at the 2510 Restaurant in town. The restaurant is located at 2510 Stewart Ave. From the hotel go west on Stewart, travel less than a mile to the restaurant. Hope to see you all there!
Below is a brief description of the ski area and facilities.
Difficulty: Beginner to Expert Length: 20 miles (33 km); loops from .5 mile to 9.6 miles Grooming: Frequently groomed 8′ wide skating lane and machine set tracks on all trails. This heavily wooded trail, the best in the Wausau Area, offers a unique blend of forest types and scenic views. The well-groomed trail system has been widened to accommodate skaters and diagonal skiers. Trails have been designed to provide a challenge to skiers of all abilities. There is a trailhead building with indoor facilities and plenty of room for parking. The heated trailhead building provides a changing area, restrooms, a spacious lounging area, hot and cold drinks and ski equipment rentals. Rental services are available only during building hours. (see schedule) Trail fees (for trail grooming and maintenance) are required at Nine-Mile Forest. Season trail passes are available at the trailhead building, Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department, and at Wausau Area retail ski shops. Daily trail passes are available only at the trailhead building. Building hours at Nine-Mile during the ski season are: Mon.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Night skiing by lighted trails); Open all holidays. Fees are $12/Adult $10/Senior. Snow Shoeing only fees are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors. For a full fee schedule at Nine-Mile Forest call the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at 715-261-1550 or Nine-Mile Chalet at 715-693-3001.
http://www.co.marathon.wi.us/Departments/ParksRecreationForestry/RecreationOpportunities/CrossCountrySkiingSnowshoeing.aspx
Think SNOW !!!!!!!
Nine-Mile Forest Wausau, WI.
January 18 & 19, 2020
Trip Leader: Ron Ridenour
Email: ronsnimbus3@aol.com
Hotel and Restaurant Information
Super 8
2006 Stewart Ave
715-203-4876
$78
La Quinta Inn
1910 Stewart Ave
715-842-0421
$91
Motel 6
116 S. 17th Ave.
715-298-6440
$45
Hampton Inn
615 S. 24th Ave
715-848-9700
800-HAMPTON
$159
Courtyard by Marriott
1000 S 22nd Ave
715-849-2124
800-321-2211
$159
2510 Restaurant
2510 W. Stewart Ave
715-845-2510
2510restaurant.com