Lakewood, Wisconsin, Snowmobile Trails

Lakewood, Wisconsin, has one main snowmobile trail: the Paul Bunyan Trail. If you go, you will need to follow the state's regulations on snowmobiling in Lakewood, including registering your vehicle and obeying speed limits. It is also illegal to operate a snowmobile under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  1. Paul Bunyan Trail

    • Paul Bunyan Riders is a snowmobile club that maintains the quality of the Paul Bunyan Trail. The club looks after 73 miles of funded trail and 25 miles of unfunded trail, ensuring that the trail is safe to use. A tractor is used to groom the route clear and uses a flail for brushing snow. Several fund-raising events, such as raffles and tournaments, are held throughout the year to fund the organization.

    Details

    • Over the 100 miles of the Paul Bunyan trail, you can visit as many as 14 towns. The trail runs from Brainerd on the south side to Bemidji on the north side, connecting the towns. The trail is broken into seven segments; segment five is popular because there are many bridges to pass and Walker, Benedict and Laporte are scenic areas. The nearby Brainerd Lakes area has 1,200 miles of networked snowmobile trails.

    Accommodations

    • There is a variety of accommodations on the Paul Bunyan Trail, including bed and breakfasts, motels, hotels and campgrounds. The America Inn Lodge and Suites has rooms that feature a jacuzzi and fireplace, and the Crow Wing Lake Campground is family-friendly with an enforced curfew and pets-allowed policy. The campsite is located by a lake and has full hook-ups, a shop and free Wi-Fi.

    Time to Visit

    • The best time of year to enjoy the snowmobile trail in Lakewood is between November and March. Outside of this season, the trail does not have sufficient snow, but it can be used as a hiking or cycling route instead, using the same accommodation facilities and trail segments.