Brown County Parks has approximately 9 miles of marked snowshoeing trails which include 4 miles at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, 2 miles at Neshota Park and 3 miles at the Reforestation Camp. The snowshoe trails are also designated winter hiking trails. Trails are open dawn - 11:00 p.m.
You can snowshoe in any of our County parks at no cost. We encourage you to explore off trail areas of the park on snowshoes. Keep in mind that there is NO walking or snowshoeing allowed on cross country or snowmobile trails. A citation may be issued for walking on cross-country or snowmobile trails.
Barkhausen has a limited number of snowshoes for rental on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hours of rental are Saturday and Sunday 12:00-3:00 p.m. Snowshoes can be rented at other times (based on availability) by calling (920) 434-2824.
Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve - 4 miles for snowshoe / winter hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dogs allowed on leash (south of Lineville Road)
- Restrooms available in Nature Center
- Parking available
Neshota Park - 2 miles for snowshoe / winter hiking trails
Facilities:
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Restrooms available in shelter near the trailhead
- Parking available
Reforestation Camp - 3 miles for snowshoe / winter hiking trails
Facilities:
- Restrooms available in Lodge near the trailhead
- Trailside toilet available also
- Parking available in the upper parking lot
