Eau Claire Info

Skiing:

Lowes Creek County Park is a 250 acre park located just a couple miles south of Eau Claire off S. Lowes Creek Road in the town of Washington.  Lowes Creek, a trout stream which flows through the park, is spanned with a bridge giving hiking and skiing access to both sides of the creek.  This scenic park is located outside the city of Eau Claire.

The park itself is built around Lowes Creek; a small, winding stream making its way north to the Chippewa River. It’s a fun place to ride for beginners or riders who want an easy cruise. And, you have ready access to the attractions Eau Claire has to offer, especially if you use Fairfax Park for a trailhead. The two-way cross-country ski trail system has numerous loops and shortcuts allowing nearly endless route variety.

The riding takes place under the cover of a hardwood forest that turns into a sea of reds, oranges, and yellows in autumn. The 1.3-mile upper loop is particularly interesting for those looking for a rounded fitness program. Ski trails at Tower Ridge and at Lowes Creek Nature Park with the Eau Claire County will be plus.

Biking and Bicycle Route Planning:

Lowes Creek County Park is working with the local bike group, CORBA (Chippewa Valley Off Road Bike Assoc) to build and maintain single-track trails. The cross-country ski trails are also available for riding. Group rides every Monday at 6pm (all levels welcome) meet at Lowes Creek County Park.

Lowes Creek County Park, located in the Town of Washington on S. Lowes Creek Road has recently been expanded in order to welcome mountain bikers to the area.

 Pick a destination in Eau Claire (for example Fairfax Pool, Oakwood Mall, Lowes Creek Park, airport, etc). Plan a route and take city streets and an expanding trail system to reach your goal (caution for traffic dangers).

Horse-drawn rides:

Experience a Christmas tradition complete with horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfires, free hot apple cider & candy canes, hand made wreaths, and hand planted trees in lowes creek tree farm. It is a 290 acre family owned choose-n-cut Christmas Tree operation located in the Wisconsin Northwoods. Wonderful place for families especially at Christmas time, with the horse-drawn rides to the fields.

Lowes Creek Tree Farm and Ranch:

There is a Ranch in the middle of a valley - surrounded by Pine trees. You walk up to the grand house and are welcomed by the smell of Cider with Cinnamon with a background of evergreens. Walking into the grand house you see a tree covered with unique ornaments and pine boughs throughout. In one corner of the room, kids play area, roping and custom greenery, free treats, custom wreaths are being made.

Snowshoe trail:

There are designated snowshoe trails on county land. These include Lowes Creek Park and Tower Ridge Recreation Area (adjacent to, but separate from the cross-country ski trails at these two ski areas), and at the Guettinger Woods and Wildlife Area on Sandberg Road, off CTH 37, in the town of Brunswick approximately 7 miles south of the city of Eau Claire. Single track trails are open in the winter for mountain bikes and snowshoers.

Location and Directions:

Contact Lowes Creek Park :

Address:
S. Lowes Creek Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: 715-839-4738

Contact Lowes Creek Tree Farm

S9475 South Lowes Creek Road
Eau Claire, WI 54738
Phone: 715-878-4166, 888-878-4166

Bird Count Event:

Join a Great Backyard Bird Count event. Beaver Creek Reserve Bird Club hosting bird walks during spring around the Chippewa Valley. The walks are open to bird watchers of all abilities. Hikers are meet at the Nature Center and wear warm, comfortable clothing. Don't forget your binoculars.

Contact for next Bird Count Events and Reserve :

Beaver Creek Reserve
Cty. Hwy K, Fall Creek, WI 54742
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Web: http://www.beavercreekreserve.org
Phone and fax: 715-877-2212

Contact Lowes Creek, Parks & Forest Dept.

227 First St. W.,
Altoona, WI 54720 ((Trail is located in Eau Claire, WI))
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Phone:(715) 839-4738