Winter Activities

Wintertime in the Leech Lake Area creates a sparkling white playground for visitors of all ages. With the snow comes an abundance of activities to suit everyone's tastes: snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing, snow shoeing, sleigh riding, sledding, and winter hiking.

The Leech Lake Area is a snowmobiler's dream with hundreds of miles of well-groomed trails, including the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, weaving through the surrounding forests and lakes area. The Walker Lakes Area provides over 150 miles of cross-country ski trails through the nearby Chippewa National Forest. The trails range from a simple stretch of the legs to a high level romp up the hills of the Shingobee River Valley. Horseback riding is also a wonderful winter activity.

It's an ice fishing paradise in the Walker Lakes Area. Panfish or walleyes, the big lake or small ones, there is something for everyone who loves ice fishing. Rent a fish house for the day and stay overnight in one of our local resorts, motels, or bed and breakfasts. Don't forget about shopping in our specialty boutiques and then enjoy a hot dinner in one of our many restaurants.

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Winter Events

For more event information visit our Calendar of Events

Walker City on the Bay Sled Dog Race – January 30-31, 2010

International Eelpout Festival –February 19-21, 2010

Polar Plunge- Saturday February 20, 2010

35th Annual Resort, Retail & Restaurant Buyers Show
February 25-26, 2010

Moondance Bonspiel March 12-13, 2010

Festival of Lights - November 26th, 2010

New Year's Bonspiel – December 31st, 2010