Snowbound in the Underdown
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (February 21, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Snowbound in the Underdown is a winter fat bike and snowshoe event in Merrill on February 20, 2027, with 3-mile (4.8 km) and 6-mile (9.7 km) snowshoe courses and 10-, 15- and 25-mile (16.1, 24.1 and 40.2 km) fat bike rides, all starting from Prairie Dells.
Riders begin with a climb up the Prairie River gorge before tackling the hills and lakes of the Underdown. Snowshoers on the 6-mile course head out to the majestic Prairie Dells, while those on the 3-mile option take in the views from the new Heinemania loop. The beauty of this place in winter has to be seen to be believed.
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