When winter roads become difficult to drive and trails are covered in snow, an alternative outing is to hike/walk plowed backroads.    One of the best is the Goose Lake Road.   From a parking area at the east end of the road to the Peterson Creek crossing and back is about 6.7 km.  

I sometimes run the road, using a good winter running shoe (Solomon Snow Spike).    Other days I walk or hike, wearing hiking boots with microspikes for traction.   It is easy to develop small tears from constant slips so the spikes enable good traction and a steady hiking pace.   

Along the Goose Lake Road Peterson Creek runs through a series of marshes.    there are only 4-5 homes/ranches along the road and very little traffic.    This is a scenic route in winter.   

After the crossing of Peterson Creek, the road climbs up to Goose Lake.    This middle third of the road is also a good route as long as road conditions allow good access.  

The upper third is also a good choice but is probably more snowy.   It is best accessed from the Lac le Jeune Road.    For all 3 sections we go out-and-back for a 2-hour workout.   Watch for us on the Goose Lake Road.