Current Conditions
It looks like our ski season has come to a close, even if we get spring snow in the coming weeks. While it has been another low-snow winter, we are happy that it was better than last winter and we were able to fully open the ski trails for a portion of the winter. Ski trails are technically open for any non-motorized activities when they are not groomed for skiing, but we ask you to use your judgement to avoid damaging them during the spring thaw.
Timberland Hills
Timberland Hills is located about 9 miles Northwest of Cumberland, WI on County Highway H. This 30 KM trail system situated on 2400 wooded acres of Burnett County forest land is ideally suited for XC skiing. From gentle rolling terrain to the screaming hills of “The Ridge Run” and the “Outer Loop”, Timberland Hills offers fun and excitement for the beginning skier to the expert. Trails are groomed for both classic and skating techniques, and also offer groomed options for snowshoeing, skijoring, and fat biking.
Timberland Hills West
Timberland West is a 2.5 Km lighted ski trail open from dawn to 11 p.m. daily. Located just 1 1/2 miles south of Timberland Hills on County Highway H. The Timberland West Lighted Trail meanders through 500 acres of Barron County forest land. This is a beginner trail with gently rolling terrain and no large hills. During the ski season, the lights come on at dusk and stay on until 11:00 PM.
Both Timberland Hills and Timberland West were built by the Cumberland Area Ski Touring Association (CASTA) ski club, and are now maintained by Timberland Hills Foundation. CASTA procured land usage agreements with both Burnett and Barron Counties to build and maintain the ski trails, but received no major funding from them. Timberland Hills Foundation funds trail maintenance and operations with fundraisers, donations, and memberships.
The ski trails are typically open December through March, depending on snow conditions. The remainder of the year, our trails are open for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and biking; trails are typically mowed periodically during the summer. Motorized vehicles are not allowed. We also share a portion of our trail system with the Ice Age Trail.