Make the most of your winter vacation this year with a Galena skiing getaway! Winter sports enthusiasts staying at Hawk Valley Retreat will be excited to learn we have two, excellent winter sport centers nearby, as well as snowshoeing trails right here on the property.

The first snows will be falling soon, transforming Galena into a winter wonderland of seasonal fun. This time of year brings popular, festive events to town, like the Night of the Luminaria and the Holidaze Festival. Meanwhile, the snow brings opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more.

A perfect vacation combination – what fun!

Sledding, Snowshoeing, and Skiing Galena

There are a variety of ways to get out into the winter wonderland during your Galena getaway. It all depends on what activities you hope to enjoy.

Chestnut Mountain Resort offers thrilling, downhill skiing just a half hour from the Inn. The slopes vary from gentle beginner trails to challenging runs for advanced skiers. With a 475-foot vertical drop, the mountain provides exhilarating descents. The resort also has gear-rentals and lessons. After hitting the slopes, be sure to stop by the lodge for warm drinks and hearty meals with sweeping views of the Mississippi River.

Eagle Ridge Nordic Center, on the other hand, offers sledding, ice-skating, and snowshoeing less than 15 minutes from Hawk Valley Retreat. Visitors can sled down the 10th hole of the golf course, ice skate on the new rink, and hit the trails in snowshoes. Ice skates, sleds, and snowshoes can all be rented from the Pro Shop, while the Clubhouse Grill offers rejuvenating food and drink.

Even better, guests of Hawk Valley Retreat don’t have to go anywhere at all to hike or snowshoe. Our quiet, 10 acre farm includes a mile of trails you can explore –  by foot or showshoe! Get out on the trails, take in the views, spot wildlife, then it’s back to your cottage to warm up with its whirlpool tub or fireplace. A wonderful winter getaway!

Now is the perfect time to make your Galena skiing getaway plans, before we get all booked up. We’d hate for you to miss out!