RESORT ACTIVITIES
Grass Court Tennis
Since introducing its grass tennis courts in 2018, Sand Valley has become a mecca for racquet sport enthusiasts. Soon those tennis players will have a place to call home: the 13,000-square-foot Sand Valley Tennis Center.
The Tennis Center, adjacent to the resort’s 16 grass tennis courts, will feature outdoor seating overlooking the grass courts and the 18th hole on Sedge Valley. Inside, guests can relax and recover with food and drink at The Gallery, Sand Valley's newest Italian-themed restaurant which overlooks an unexpected example of the rich history of tennis: just the eleventh Court Tennis court in the United States.
“The Keiser family likes to say that their golf courses showcase, “Golf as it was meant to be.” And I’m here to tell you they’ve made an experience as it was meant to be for grass tennis courts.”
Hiking and Running
Embracing the outdoors is instrumental to the Sand Valley experience. With three trails that span over 5 miles, maneuver your way through expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and majestic oak savannahs. All trails are open to both day guests and lodging guests. Take notice of the many bird boxes along the way!
Ridge Trail
Trailhead Location: South end of the Clubhouse
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 2.5 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour & 20 minutes
Starting at the South end of the Clubhouse the trail traverses along the V ridge of the Mammoth Dunes Golf Course. The trail features expansive sand blowouts, red pine plantations, and majestic oak savannah. Hikers will enjoy spectacular views of Mammoth Dunes Golf Course, including vistas along ridges as high as 80 feet above the golf course. The trail ends at the North end of the Sand Valley clubhouse by the bocce ball courts.
Songbird Trail
Trailhead Location: Behind Craig’s Porch at the North end of Sand Valley’s Driving Range
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.2 miles
Estimated Time: 40 minutes
Starting at the North end of the Sand Valley Driving Range the trail traverses through a sampling of restoration/remnant areas, past golf landscapes, and through an intact red pine plantation. The Songbird Trail is a loop trail - starting behind Craig’s Porch then taking hikers to a meditation point before looping back to the trailhead.
Karner Connection Trail
Trailhead Location: “Meditation Point” of the Songbird Trail OR about ½ mile into the Ridge Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 miles
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Connecting the Ridge Trail to the Songbird Trail the Karner Connection is perfect for hikers looking for extra miles or a new route. This trail features Sand Valley’s Karner Blue Butterfly habitat, various aged red pine plantations, and views of Lake Leopold. This is a connecting trail – hikers must hike part of the Ridge Trail or Songbird Trail to access the Karner Connection.
Fat-tire Biking
Whether it’s a sandy ride through a colorful fall landscape or dashing through snowy trails, you’ll enjoy a panorama of the incredible Wisconsin countryside. Experience fat tire biking in Sand Valley’s unforgettable sand barrens. For more information or to book an outdoor activity, please contact frontdesk@sandvalley.com
Blazing Star Trail
Trailhead Location: Across the street from the Clubhouse, in front of the bike racks
Difficulty: Moderate - High
Distance: 3 miles
Bocce
Throwing balls toward a target is the oldest game known to mankind. With incredible views over Mammoth Dunes’ 1st and 18th holes, take a trip back to 5000 B.C. and play on our two new bocce courts. The courts are located on the Karner Terrace, allow for play by up to 16 players, are complimentary, and first come, first serve.
Water Activities
Three lakes are available at Sand Valley for fishing, swimming, and more for those staying in our 4-bed or 8-bed cottages. Located beside the ninth hole at Sand Valley, Lake Leopold is an important part of the Sand Valley experience. The lake, named after American environmentalist Aldo Leopold, is perfect for a swim in the summer sun or dropping a line in the glistening waters to convince a fish to bite. For more information or to book an outdoor activity, please contact frontdesk@sandvalley.com.
“We are thrilled to unveil a variety of new fall and winter activities and adventures that the entire family will enjoy.”
SAND VALLEY RESTORATION TRUST
OUR MISSION
TO IMPLEMENT AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF HISTORIC AND NATURAL HABITATS IN THE CENTRAL SANDS OF WISCONSIN.
FIVE PRIORITIES
RESTORATION | CONSERVATION | EDUCATION | RESEARCH | RECREATION
In the 19th century the site became a pulp tree plantation with red pine trees planted in rows. The red pines were managed as "crops", with the crops planted in long rows and harvested and sold periodically. When the Keiser’s discovered the property it was being used as a pulp tree nursery by a major timber company and lacked the diversity of plant life that is natural to the site. Prior to the land being used as a pulp tree plantation it was naturally what's known as a "Jack Pine-Hill's Oak Sand Barren" with exposed sand areas, indigenous low-lying vegetation and flowers, and intermittent strands of Jack Pines and Hill's Oaks. In addition to building a world class golf resort our goal is to restore the native Sand Barrens by removing the red pine trees and encouraging the growth of native plants. Several years after removing the majority of red pine from the property, we're happy to see a great diversity of vegetation come to life.
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Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is located in the lower level of the Clubhouse and is open 24/7 to resort guests. Features include a Peloton bike, two treadmills, two ellipticals, one bike, a stretching area, and a strength and weights area. Locker rooms are located directly across the hall. For more information on the fitness center or Sand Valley Fitness Classes, please contact Reservations at (888) 398-8671.
