“SNOW WHAT FUN!”

Keep up to date on the trails and
snow conditions in the Town of Rome!

Cross Country Skiing

Lake Arrowhead
Groomed Trails at The Pines Course | Conditions: OPEN

Starting and ending at the first tee of the Pines Course the trail provides skiers the opportunity to classic ski 2.5 miles (9 holes) or 5 miles (18 holes). Skiers will enjoy beautiful rolling hills, a diversity of trees, and views of Rome, Wisconsin! Please refrain from Cross Country Skiing at the Lakes Course as it does not have continuous cart paths. Lake Arrowhead encourages the public to utilize the groomed trails at the Pines Course for Cross Country Skiing.

Sand Valley
Groomed Multi-Use Trail | Conditions: OPEN

Starting at the main Clubhouse, this 1 mile loop features some tight turns and small tumbling snow-covered dunes. This trail is shared with bikers - please stay within the groomed ski tracks. Trail maps located at the Front Desk.

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Fat Tire Biking

Sand Valley
Groomed Trails | Conditions: OPEN

1 mile short loop has signage and starts at the main Clubhouse. This trail features some tight turns and small tumbling snow-covered dunes.
2.5 mile longer loop has signage and starts at the main Clubhouse. The trail provides riders the opportunity for a more challenging fat tire bike ride. The groomed trail features a couple steep climbs, vast views of snow-covered Mammoth Dunes, and an immersive experience with nature. The end of the final climb gives way to a nice downhill ride back to the Clubhouse.

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Snowshoeing

Sand Valley Hiking Trails open daily to the Public for hiking & snowshoeing.

The Ridge Trail
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: South End of Clubhouse | LENGTH: 2.5 miles | DIFFICULTY: Advanced

Starting at the South end of the Clubhouse the trail traverses along the V ridge of the Mammoth Dunes Golf Course. The trail features expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and a majestic oak savannah. Snowshoers will enjoy spectacular views of the snow-covered Mammoth Dunes Golf Course, including vistas along ridges as high as 80 feet above the golf course. The trail ends at the North end of the Sand Valley clubhouse by the bocce ball courts. 

The Songbird Trail
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Behind Craig’s Porch at the North end of Sand Valley’s Driving Range | LENGTH: 1.2 miles | DIFFICULTY: Moderate

Starting at the North end of the Sand Valley Driving Range the trail traverses through a sampling of restoration/remnant areas, past golf landscapes, and through an intact red pine plantation. Take note of the birdboxes located along the trail – the lifecycle of songbirds are monitored by volunteers throughout the summer. The Songbird Trail is a loop trail - starting behind Craig’s Porch then taking snowshoers to a meditation point before looping back to the trailhead.

The Karner Connection
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Meditation Point of the Songbird Trail OR about ½ mile into the Ridge Trail | LENGTH: 1.5 miles | DIFFICULTY: Moderate

Connecting the Ridge Trail to the Songbird Trail the Karner Connection is perfect for snowshoers looking for extra miles. This trail features Sand Valley’s Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, various aged red pine plantations, and views of Lake Leopold. Traversing ridges and valleys this trail highlights the beautiful topography of the area. This is a connecting trail – snowshoers must hike part of the Ridge Trail or Songbird Trail to access the Karner Connection. 

The Blazing Star Trail
TRAILHEAD LOCATION: Across the street from the south end of the main Clubhouse | LENGTH: 3 miles | DIFFICULTY: Advanced

This trail is known for taking hikers to the corners of property away from golf and into the forest. The Blazing Star Trail joins up with the Songbird trail at times and sometimes crosses it make sure to follow the yellow arrows to fully experience Central Wisconsin’s quite wilderness. This is an out and back trail.

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Snowmobiling

Please visit romesnobandits.com for current conditions and up-to-date trail maps

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Local Area Sledding Hills

Adams County :
> Tubing Hill ran by Roche a Cri Lions open on the weekends on Czech Ave.
> Friendship Park Sledding Hill

Wisconsin Rapids Area :
> Poplar Springs Park (a.k.a. Forest Hill Playground)
4th Street North, off Spring Street
> Ward Johnson Park has a small sledding hill
3100 North Avenue
> Wood County’s Powers Bluff park offers inner tube sledding as well as skiing. 
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