JIA Snowshoe Checkout Program

Need a fun way to stay active this winter? Try out our Snowshoe Checkout program. We have fourteen pairs snowshoes of various sizes (4 youth, 11 adult) and hiking poles available to checkout. Any local resident can checkout the snowshoes, free of charge, at the Lunda Community Center this winter. A membership to the Lunda Community Center is not needed to checkout the snowshoes.

Snowshoes will be able to be checked out for 48 hours at a time, and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are not taking reservations at this time. Snowshoes are expected to be returned in good condition. The borrower will be responsible for any damage outside of normal wear and will be responsible for the cost of the snowshoes if lost or not returned.

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to be active in the winter! It is beginner-friendly and healthy for all ages. This low-impact activity is not only good for your physical health, but being active in the outdoors is great for your mental health also. Gather up your friends and family and explore Jackson County this winter in a new way!

A few public areas in Jackson County to consider snowshoeing include:

  • Lunda Community Park in Black River Falls

  • Skyline Golf Course in Black River Falls

  • Wazee Lake Recreation Area

  • Melrose-Mindoro School Cross Country Trail

  • East Arbutus County Park

See our Trail Maps page for more information on several trails in our area: Jackson County Park Maps

Also, be sure to mark your calendars for our all of our Jackson In Action winter events!

Learn More About Snowshoeing

Here are several beginner’s guides to snowshoeing to prepare you for your first snowshoeing adventure: