Try Snowshoeing for Free at Chili in the Woods on Feb 7th

January 16, 2026



The “Chili in the Woods” snowshoeing event will be Saturday, February 7 at the Keyes Peak Chickadee Trails this year from 10am – 2pm.  If there is not enough snow to snowshoe, participants can hike the trails instead.  The 1.5 mile Chickadee Trail connects to the new 3.92 mile mountain bike trail system at the top of Keyes Peak. 
 
Snowshoes will be available onsite to try for free.  No pets please.  Get outside for some fresh air, exercise and camaraderie around a campfire.  Come enjoy some free chili, hot dogs on the fire, cookies and beverages with your friends.
 
The Chickadee trails are located 3 miles south of Florence on Hwy 101.  Turn left at the Scenic Overview sign just before the Keyes Peak Ski Lodge entrance.  The food tent will be set up between the parking lot and the trailhead sign.  This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center.  For questions call the Visitor Center 715-528-5377, go to events page at www.ExploreFlorenceCounty.com  or email Wendy at wgehlhoff@florencecountywi.gov.  Any donations given at the event will help improve the exhibits and displays at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center.

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