LATEST CONDITIONS

March 5, 2026
Spring weather conditions are upon us which have  created icy conditions throughout the MECCA Trail System.  The Mercer area weather calls for moderating daytime temperatures above freezing with some rain and no significant snow in the ten day forecast.  Because of these factors the chalet will be closed for the season and no grooming will be scheduled.  However, if a significant storm delivers enough snow to groom followed by cold temperatures the club will reevaluate opening the chalet.
It's been a great ski and snowshoe season at MECCA Trails; early skiable snow, successful Winterfest Ski Race and Candlelight Ski/Hike events; and solid attendance with local and regional support.  The grooming team recorded 80 days of grooming for the season.  Thanks for your support!
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Winterfest 2026

Live Event - January 17, 2026
Virtual Event - December 20, 2025 to February 14, 2026

About MECCA Trails

There are 21 kilometers (13 miles) of routinely groomed cross-country ski trails and three miles of snowshoe trails. In the spring, summer and fall these trails are used by hikers, runners and wildlife watchers. The trails are moderately challenging as they traverse glacial features of eskers, drumlins and kettles.

The terrain was created by the glaciers thousands of years ago. The forest has stands of hemlocks and pines. There are hardwood uplands of maple and oaks, and wetlands of black spruce, cedars, and tamarack. The trails have great views at the Little Turtle Wildlife Area.

MECCA Ski Club maintains the trails and depends on memberships, donations, and volunteers. The club actively collaborates with the Town of Mercer, Iron County Parks and Forestry Department, the Wisconsin DNR and the Mercer Sanitary District. 

 Since 1973, MECCA Trails has been community focused, volunteer driven, and donor funded promoting silent sports. MECCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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