Winter Activities at Manhattan Beach Lodge

The peaceful setting of a Minnesota northwoods winter may be the best time to plan a winter getaway at Manhattan Beach Lodge. Outside the woods and frozen water beckon to the adventurous with many recreational activities.

CROSS COUNTRY AND DOWNHILL SKIING
Enjoy skiing - XC and downhill Manhattan Beach Lodge is the perfect place from which to experience winter's silent sports. Snowshoe a quiet woodland trail over a foot of fresh powder. Cross-country ski on 16 trail systems and over 260 km. of trails in the Lakes Area. Your quiet time will take you through old growth forests and across deserted frozen lakes for an unmatched feeling of peace and solitude. Guided snowshoe and X-C ski trips and equipment rental are available in the Brainerd Area. For the ultimate in winter adventures, let us help you plan a dog sled trek through the Minnesota wilderness.

SNOWMOBILING
Snowmobiling is the area's most popular winter sportSnowmobiling is the area's most popular winter sport, with good reason. It's an exhilarating way to enjoy the wonders of winter surrounding Manhattan Beach Lodge. The Lakes Area boasts over 1200 miles of groomed trails on wooded forest paths, over lakes, and hills. Snowmobile trail systems extend from your door at Manhattan Beach Lodge to the Canadian Border and are dotted with welcoming restaurants and pit stops along the way. The area's famous Paul Bunyan Trail covers a 100 mile stretch of civilization and wilderness between Brainerd and Bemidji.

ICE FISHING, HAY RIDES, SLEIGH RIDES AND WINTER BONFIRES
You can also enjoy ice fishing, hay rides, sleigh rides, and winter bonfires just minutes from you door. When you are ready to come inside, retire to the Lodge dining room for the pleasures of a fireside dinner created especially for you. All recreational activities at Manhattan Beach Lodge, cold and warm, are intended to help you relax, in our beautiful, natural setting.