Birkie Haven Guidebook
Food scene
Angry Minnow Brewery
10440 Florida AveDelta Diner
14385 Co Hwy HCAMBA Mountain Biking Trail
Mosquito Brook Trailhead
11713 N Mosquito Brook RdCross Country Skiing
There are several entry points along the American Birkebeiner trail, which runs from Cable to Hayward. Our neighborhood’s private trail system connects right into the Birkie Trail at the Mosquito Brook.
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
42010 Mcnaught RdAnother nordic skiing option, rolling hills through the woods - great for classic skiing.
North End Trailhead
41640 Randysek RdAnother nordic skiing option, rolling hills through the woods - great for classic skiing.
Outdoor Recreation
Fish - Paddle - Float - Swim:
A DNR canoe/kayak launch (Trout Run Landing) is just 2 minutes away on Phipps Road. Or venture out to enjoy one of many Hayward Area Lakes: https://haywardlakes.com/fishing-at-hayward-lakes/lakes/. There is plenty of room in our driveway to fit a trailer if you bring your own water craft. No boat? You can rent pontoons on Round Lake or at the Chippewa Flowage, or arrange for a private fishing charter. For swimming, check out Hayward Lake Public Peach right in town or Silverthorn Lake (9 minutes north just past Seeley).
Ride:
Connect to ATV/UTV/snowmobile trails by following Brook Lane back out to Phipps Road. Map: https://haywardlakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sawyer-County-Snowmobile_ATV-Map-2020.pdf. Or, head over to nearby Runamuk Rides for rentals: https://www.runamukrides.com. Once again, our neighbors thank you for observing the 15 MPH speed limit on our road.
47 locals recommend
Hayward
Fish - Paddle - Float - Swim:
A DNR canoe/kayak launch (Trout Run Landing) is just 2 minutes away on Phipps Road. Or venture out to enjoy one of many Hayward Area Lakes: https://haywardlakes.com/fishing-at-hayward-lakes/lakes/. There is plenty of room in our driveway to fit a trailer if you bring your own water craft. No boat? You can rent pontoons on Round Lake or at the Chippewa Flowage, or arrange for a private fishing charter. For swimming, check out Hayward Lake Public Peach right in town or Silverthorn Lake (9 minutes north just past Seeley).
Ride:
Connect to ATV/UTV/snowmobile trails by following Brook Lane back out to Phipps Road. Map: https://haywardlakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sawyer-County-Snowmobile_ATV-Map-2020.pdf. Or, head over to nearby Runamuk Rides for rentals: https://www.runamukrides.com. Once again, our neighbors thank you for observing the 15 MPH speed limit on our road.
Bike and ski rental
Recommended for bike or nordic ski rentals. They sell active clothing, accessories, gear and fuel (Gu, etc.) as well. Great local shop with knowledgable staff. I never leave here empty handed!
11 locals recommend
New Moon Ski & Bike Shop
15569 US Hwy 63Recommended for bike or nordic ski rentals. They sell active clothing, accessories, gear and fuel (Gu, etc.) as well. Great local shop with knowledgable staff. I never leave here empty handed!
Groceries
Large selection of produce, gluten-free/organic foods, cheeses & deli items, and meats and seafood. 5 minute drive from cabin.
19 locals recommend
Marketplace Foods
Large selection of produce, gluten-free/organic foods, cheeses & deli items, and meats and seafood. 5 minute drive from cabin.
City advice
Don't miss
The Brook Private Recreational Trails
Ski: Enjoy the Brook’s 14 km of professionally groomed trails for both classic and freestyle skiers, that link directly to the 100 km American Birkebeiner trail system. Pick up the ski trail right out the front door, on the west side of the cabin.
Hike – Snowshoe – Trail Run - Fat or Mountain Bike: You don’t need to venture outside of The Brook’s own trail system to explore the beauty and wonder of the north woods all year round. The multi-use trails weave through heavily wooded areas and open meadows. The Brook trail system links every home site to the CAMBA Mosquito Brook trailhead.