Waukesha County Park System has over 16 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails.

Cross-country ski trails are expertly packed and tracked weekly for both skating and diagonal techniques (as weather permits). Winter hiking, snowshoeing and dogs are not permitted on groomed cross-country trails. 

Menomonee Park - Menomonee Falls
There are three loops on gently rolling terrain. Parking at Picnic Area #1, Scuba Lot, and North Beach Lot.
- Menomonee Park Winter Trails Map (pdf)

Minooka Park - Waukesha
There are three loops totaling 6 miles on gently rolling terrain. Parking at Beach Lot, Picnic Area #3 and Picnic Area #5.
- Minooka Park Winter Trails Map (pdf)

Nashotah Park - Nashotah
There are three gently rolling to hilly loops that total 6 miles. Parking at Picnic Areas #1 or #2.
- Nashotah Park Winter Trails Map (pdf)

• Cross Country Skiing Quick Tips  from REI

Snow Conditions

Cross Country Ski trails

Updated Feb 2, 2024

Location	Groomed	Status	Base	Conditions	Notes	View Travel Wisconsin snow report
Menomonee Park (view park map)	-	Closed*	-	Poor conditions	*Partial Closure: South XC trails (view map)
Minooka Park  (view winter trails map)	-	Closed**	-	Poor conditions	**Partial Closure:  Southeast XC trails (view map)
Nashotah Park   (view winter trails map)	-	Closed***	-	Poor conditions	***Partial Closure:  Various XC trail segments (view map)

Snowshoe Rentals at Retzer Nature Center

Updated Feb 2 2024

Closed: Snowshoe rentals to resume when snow conditions allow (more info). Thank you!

Note: Snowshoes and other traction devices are not permitted on boardwalks or on paved/concrete surfaces.

Snowmobile Trails 

Snowmobile trail conditions info: Phone the Waukesha County Snowmobile Association hotline at 414-299-0330.

Information about snowmobile clubs in the Waukesha area: www.WaukeshaSnow.org.