3 lakes to choose from

Fishing poles and tackle are available upon request

Lace up and hit the ice just a few steps from your cottage.

Surrounded by a natural amphitheater of rugged dunes and red pines.

Equipment is available upon request.

2 lakes to choose from, just steps away from the cottages.

Don’t forget to bring your skates and an extra pair of gloves!

Great for beginners or seasoned fishermen.

Catch and release only.

Guided fishing upon request. To book your experience email us at frontdesk@sandvalley.com

Located on Mirror Lake, just steps away from your cottage.

Equipment is available upon request.

2 sledding hills on the property. Check out the map below.

Great for staying warm and active while outdoors.

Sleds and saucers are available upon request.

A quiet and easy way to explore the snow-covered trails.

Adult and children sizes are available upon request.

Check in at the front desk to reserve yours.

SHORT LOOP | CLASSIC NORDIC TRAIL
Trailhead Location: Clubhouse

Difficulty: Beginner
Distance: 1 mile

The Short Loop is a multi-use trail perfect for children and beginners to test the snow on fat tire bikes and skis.

Starting at the Clubhouse the trail provides riders the opportunity to see the Sandbox in a new way. The groomed trail features some tight turns and small tumbling snow-covered dunes. This trail is accessible and fun for the whole family! Riders/skiers will enjoy views of Sandbox and a standing Red Pine plantation. The trail is a loop ending back at the Clubhouse.

BIG LOOP | CLASSIC NORDIC TRAIL
Trailhead Location: Clubhouse

Difficulty: Advance
Distance: 2.5 miles

The Big Loop is Sand Valley’s groomed advanced winter bike and Nordic ski trail. Skiers who don’t mind unclipping their skis a few times to hike up some steep hills can follow signs for the Big Loop Bike Trail and classic Nordic ski their way around an advanced and adventurous trail.

Starting at the Clubhouse, the trail allows riders a more challenging fat tire bike ride. The groomed trail features a couple of steep climbs, vast views of snow-covered Mammoth Dunes, and an immersive experience with nature. At the end of the final climb, the trail gives way to a nice downhill ride back to the Clubhouse.

LAKE ARROWHEAD | CLASSIC NORDIC TRAIL

Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 2.5 – 5 miles

This trail is ideal for classic Nordic skiers looking for a longer route that offers an intermediate challenge.

Our partner Lake Arrowhead, just a few minutes down the road, offers excellent groomed ski trails accessible for all ages for no charge. Starting at the first tee of the Pines Course, the trail allows riders to classic ski 2.5 (9 holes) or 5 miles (18 holes). Riders will enjoy beautiful rolling hills, a diversity of trees, and views of Rome, Wisconsin! The trail starts and ends at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse.

SHORT LOOP

Trailhead Location: Clubhouse Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1 mile

Starting at the Clubhouse, the trail allows riders to see the Sandbox in a new way. The groomed trail features some tight turns and tumbling snow-covered dunes. This trail is accessible and fun for the whole family! Riders will enjoy views of Sandbox and a standing Red Pine plantation covered in snow. The trail is a loop ending back at the Clubhouse.

BIG LOOP

Trailhead Location: Clubhouse Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.5 miles

Starting at the Clubhouse, the trail allows riders a more challenging fat tire bike ride. The groomed trail features a couple of steep climbs, vast views of snow-covered Mammoth Dunes, and an immersive experience with nature. At the end, the final climb gives way to a nice downhill ride back to the Clubhouse.

For your safety and the safety of others always stay on the designated groomed bike trail.

RIDGE TRAIL

Trailhead Location: South end of the Clubhouse
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 2.5 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour & 20 minutes

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 majestic oak savannah. Hikers will enjoy spectacular views of 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.

SONGBIRD TRAIL

Trailhead Location: Behind Craig’s Porch at the North end of Sand Valley’s Driving Range
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.2 miles
Estimated Time: 40 minutes

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. The Songbird Trail is a loop trail - starting behind Craig’s Porch then taking hikers to a meditation point before looping back to the trailhead.

KARNER CONNECTION TRAIL

Trailhead Location: “Meditation Point” of the Songbird Trail OR about ½ mile into the Ridge Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles
Estimated Time: 50 minutes

Connecting the Ridge Trail to the Songbird Trail the Karner Connection is perfect for hikers looking for extra miles or a new route. This trail features Sand Valley’s Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, various aged red pine plantations, and views of Lake Leopold. This is a connecting trail – hikers must hike part of the Ridge Trail or Songbird Trail to access the Karner Connection.

BLAZING STAR TRAIL

Trailhead Location: Across the street from the South end of the Clubhouse
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 3 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour & 40 minutes

Starting across the street from the Clubhouse's south end, the trail traverses the less traveled road. This trail is known for taking hikers to the corners of the 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 experience Central Wisconsin’s quiet wilderness fully. This is an out-and-back trail.

Explore a distinctive habitat.

A great pastime for any season.

Binoculars and bird-watching books are available upon request at the front desk.

Plenty of ample space and crystal-clear skies.

Pack your telescope.