Nordic Skiing
Cross country ski trails in the Hurley area offer you a variety of outdoor experiences and skill levels to truly enjoy the natural beauty of the north woods. Among the Nordic ski centers in the area, you will discover:
The Montreal Trails with 15 km that pass by remnants of the Montreal Mining operation and give you a variety of options to ski the right distance and difficulty for your ability.
For the ultimate in scenic beauty and challenging skiing, the Uller Trail with its 30 km and Krankala Spur with an additional 5 km surpass all others. The trail winds through the Penokee Range to Montreal, with shorter spurs that offer you great scenery without the distance.
The Cedar Trail in Gurney follows ravines and plateaus to Lake Superior - watch out for the deer.
In neighboring Ironwood, the ABR cross country ski trails offer you another 40 km of x-country options along the Michigan side of the Montreal River.
The Third Annual Stormy Kromer Pursuit
The Third Annual Stormy Kromer Pursuit is set for January 7 & 8, 2006, on the Montreal trail system (Saturday) and the Mecca trail system in Mercer (Sunday). The first two events were well received and organizers are excited about the prospects for this year's pursuit. For more event information and an on-line registration form, just click on the link below: