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Skiing and Snowboarding Parks, Resorts, Trails, Tubing and Museums

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Cross Country Trails!

 

Addison Oaks County Park

1480 West Romeo Road 
Leonard, MI 48367

(248) 693-2432

    Park Hours are 8:00 a.m. - Sunset

    Open Saturdays at night

    Open year round

12 miles of cross-country ski trails, including a 1.5 mile lighted trail for night skiing.

 

Al Quaal Recreation Area

Poplar St. 
Ishpeming, MI 49849

(906) 486-6181

    Hours
    Monday & Tuesday: Closed,
    Wednesday & Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday: Closed
    Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:30 pm
    Closed on Holidays

Two trails with a total of 5 Km, groomed, marked for all levels, instruction, trial maps, warming shelter, downhill skiing at location also.

 

Albert E. Sleeper State Park

6573 State Park Road 
Caseville, MI 48725-9799

(989) 856-4411

3 miles of cross-country skiing trails that are excellent for beginners and intermediates.

 

Algonquin Cross Country Trail

West 16th Avenue 
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-1367

Five trails totaling 14.1 kilometers that are marked, groomed, and useable by novice and intermediate cross-country skiers. Amenities include night skiing, and trail maps are available. No charge but donations are accepted.

 

Alpine Valley

6775 East Highland Road 
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 887-4183

25 Different slopes, with 10 chair lifts and six tow ropes.

 

Anderson Lake Trails

County Road 557 
Gwinn, MI 49841

(906) 346-9201

3 trails, 11km, each groomed and marked, novice to advanced. Maps available.

 

Apple Mountain Ski Resort

4519 North River Road 
Freeland, MI 48623
admin@applemountain.com

(800) 781-6789

Downhill skiing on a man made mountain, snow boarding and family recreation. Great for beginners! Enjoy a great meal at Kathleen's, an excellent restaurant at Apple Mountain!

 

Au Sable State Forest 

191 South Mount Tom Road 
Mio, MI 48647
(989) 275-5151

Au Sable State Forest has 3 trails with 54 Km in length.

 

Avalanche Trail

Corner of Lake & Ann Streets 
Boyne City, MI 49712

Trails range in difficulty from flat terrain for novices to steep inclines for experienced skiers. 9 kilometers, 4 loops. Ungroomed trails.

 

Bald Mountain Recreation Area

1330 East Greenshield 
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-6767

8 Miles of cross-country ski trails.

 

Bay City State Recreation Area

3582 State Park Drive 
Bay City, MI 48706
(888) 447-2757

4 cross country skiing trails.

 

Bayview Trail c/o Sleeping Bear

9922 Front Street Dunes National Lakeshore
Empire, MI 49630
(231) 326-5134

Seven trails totaling over 43 miles are marked and signed according to ski ability. Trail maps are available. Located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

 

Bear Track Cabins

N15325 Black River Road 
Ironwood, MI 49938

(906)932-2144
Ski or snowshoe the Black River Gorge, five waterfalls. Our eight trails wind through Old Growth Forest and rugged Rover Country. Bear Track Cabins offer lodging adjacent to trails and vast national forest land for exploring.


Bergland Ski Trail

Bergland Road 
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 667-0261

Moderately difficult 3.2 mile cross country ski trail. You may find yourself sharing the trail with white tailed deer. An auxiliary trail loop of 3/4 of a mile in length adds hills and short slopes of medium difficulty for the skier.  Wonderful for the true nature lover.

 

Bertha Brock Park

2311 Bluewater Highway M 21 
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 523-1800
Three 13 km groomed cross country skiing trails.


Big Powderhorn

N. 11375 Powderhorn Road

Bessemer, MI  49911

(906) 932-4838 or (800) 501-7669

Located in the Upper Peninsula area.

    Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Mid-November to early April

A full service family resort featuring 25 trails, 9 chairs, 2 terrain parks, 17km of groomed cross country trails for all levels of skiers, ice skating, babysitting.

 

Big-M Cross-Country Ski Area

Udell Road Box 196
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2575

Located in the Lower Peninsula area.

A rustic area without many amenities; located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest; operated by a nonprofit, volunteer organization, The Manistee Cross Country Ski Council, under a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.

 

Bittersweet Ski Resort

600 River Road 
Otsego, MI 49078

(616) 694-2032

Trail Map

Located in the Southwest, Lower Peninsula area.

Skier friendly, night skiing, complete snow making and grooming, huge lift capacity.

 

Black Mountain Forest Pathway

County Road 489 
Rogers City, MI 49779
(800) 622-4148

30 miles of groomed cross-country skiing trails.  Bulletin board with maps available.

 

Black River Harbor X-Country Trails

North 15325 Black River Road Bear Track Inn Trail Access Point
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-2144

9 trails winding through forest that are marked, groomed for all levels of cross country skiers. Amenities include, night skiing, snowshoeing, lodging, instruction, trail maps.

 

Blackjack Ski Resort

Blackjack Road

Bessemer, MI  49911

1-888-906-835

Email: info@skiblackjack.com

Trail Map

Located in the Upper Peninsula area.

   Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

   Early December to late March

Blackjack takes great pride in providing safe family fun at fair and competitive pricing, efficient service, and excellent snow conditions. An excellent 1/2 pipe, terrain park, theme park, and Nastar racing.

 

Bloomer Park

John R Road 
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 656-4753

Very challenging cross-country ski trails.  Only groomed after large snowfalls.

 

Blueberry Ridge Pathway

Co. Rd. 553 
Marquette, MI 49855
(906)228-6561

1 pathway system with 7 loops. 20km of groomed and marked trails for novice and advanced skiers. 1 of the loops is lighted for night time skiing. Trail maps offered. 

 

Boyne Highlands Resort

600 Highlands Drive 
Harbor Springs, MI 49740

(800) 462-6963

Email: info@boyne.com

Trail Map

Downhill and cross country. 44 ski runs, 3 quad, 1 high-speed quad, 4 triple chairs,1 rope. 25 kilometers of marked and groomed trails for novice and intermediate cross country skiers.  Ski shop/service, rentals, ski patrol, snow making equipment, heated outdoor pool, and giant Jacuzzi at Bartley House.

 

Boyne Mountain Resort

Boyne Mountain Road PO Box 19
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(800) 462-6963

Email: info@boyne.com

Trail Map

New 20-acre beginner area and slow moving triple chair make the mountain ideal for those who are just learning to ski. 12 cross-country trails totaling 35 kilometers of which 25% is for novice, 50% is for intermediate, and 25% is for advanced skiers. Night skiing, snowshoeing, instruction, rental equipment, ski shop, eating facilities, warming shelter, lodging, and Nordic center. Trail maps are available

 

Brighton Recreation Area

6360 Chilson Rd. 
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 229-6566

Winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

 

Buttles Road Pathway

Buttles Road C/O Mackinaw State Forest
Lewiston, MI 49756
(517) 732-3541

Gently rolling wooded terrain with two difficult hills makes Buttles Road Pathway a nice trail for the novice and intermediate skier. Not groomed, but used often.

 

Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort

Caberfae Road 
Cadillac, MI 49601
(800) YOU-SKII

Downhill skiing, along with 10 miles of groomed cross country ski trails that wind through the Manistee National Forest.

 

Cadillac Pathway

Seely Road

Cadillac, MI  49601

(231) 775-9727

One trail that totals 9.5 miles with six loops, is marked and groomed for novice and intermediate cross country skiers. Trail maps are available.

 

Cannonsburg Ski Area

6800 Cannonsburg Road 

P.O. Box 19
Cannonsburg, MI 49317

(616) 874-6711

Trail Map

    Open in November 

10 runs with the longest at 1800 ft., snow making equipment, group rates, discounts, lessons, and child care.

 

Cedar River Pathway

County Road 551 
Cedar River, MI 49813
(906) 753-6317

Different loops ranging from 2.3 miles to 9.2 miles and is located along the scenic Cedar River. It runs through stands of old pine and hemlock dating back to the late 1800's in state forest. This trail is for the novice to intermediate skier.

 

Chalet Cross Country

4275 Adams Road 
Clare, MI 48617
(517) 386-9697

Enjoy the 10k of groomed trails in pines, oaks, and maple trees. Candlelight skiing, rentals, and sales.  Novice to experienced trails.

 

Charlton Park Village & Museum

2545 South Charlton Park Road 
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 945-3775

125 acres of natural, rolling terrain for hiking trails in the spring, summer, fall with X-country skiing trails in the winter, front gates close in the winter at 5 pm, for a year round facility.

 

Chassell Classic Ski Trail

Corner of 2nd & Hancock St. 
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 337-4579

(800) 338-7982
Trails are groomed for the beginner to intermediate skier. The whole family can enjoy the pleasures of skiing the Chassell Classic. The hills have been designed to provide ample landing space at the bottom with no surprise corners. A one km lighted trail adds hours of skiing time to the short winter days.

 

Chippewa Hills Pathway

Nicholson Hill Road 
Alpena, MI 49707
(800) 425-7362

(989) 785-4251

Three loops totaling 22.5 kilometers (14 miles) are marked and groomed, for novice, intermediate, and advanced cross-country skiers. Trail maps are available by contacting the CVB office.

 

Chippewa Nature Center

400 South Badour Road 
Midland, MI 48640

(989) 631-0830

Email

14 miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails which traverse the center's 1000 acres of forest, fields, wetlands, ponds, and rivers.

 

Christmas Ski Trail

Christmas, MI

Easy, flat trails on shores of Lake Superior in the Hiawatha National Forest. Two loops are lighted for night skiing.

 

Copper Harbor Pathway

Copper Harbor, MI

Features five different well marked, groomed trails of varying length and difficulty. Snowshoe trail is available, and all the trails are designed for traditional skiing. The historic Fort Wilkins is also situated on this property.

 

Corsair Trail System

Monument Road 
Tawas City, MI 48764

(800) 558-2927

(517) 362-2001

Iosco County boasts over 40 miles of groomed and marked ski trails nestled in the beautiful Huron National Forest.

 

Country Village Trails

Ishpeming, MI

2 trails for the novice to intermediate skilled skier. Warming shelter, ski shop, lodging, eating facility, snowshoeing, trail maps, and rental equipment.

 

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

9435 North Cut Rd. (County Rd. 100 Higgins Lake) 
Roscommon, MI 48653
(800) 832-2663

(989) 821-6661

Eight forested snow cat groomed trails for traditional cross country, skating, and snowshoeing, over 200 pair state of the art cross country and snowshoe rentals.

 

Cross Country Ski Shop

2600 I 75 Business Loop 

P.O. Box 749
Grayling, MI 49738

(800) 889-7456

(989) 348-8558
Three trails totaling 6 kilometers are marked and groomed for novice and intermediate cross country skiers. Amenities include: free lighted trails, night skiing, a ski shop, rental equipment, certified Nordic PSIA instruction, Michigan's only combined Fisher and Rossignol racing center, and trail maps are available. Call for a free catalog.

 

Crosswinds Marsh

27600 Haggerty Road 
New Boston, MI 48164
(734) 261-1990

A 1,000 acre wetland/wildlife preserve which offers 4.5 miles of cross-country ski trails.

 

Crystal Mountain Resort

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive M 115
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(800) 968-7686,

(231) 378-2000
Email: Info@crystalmountain.com

Trail Map

A year round resort. Amenities include 36 holes of golf, 34 downhill slopes, over 40 km of cross-country trails, groomed for both track and skate skiing.

 

Days River Pathway

Days River Road 
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 786-2354

Groomed pathway is located along the Days River in places and winds through a mixture of Northern Michigan forest. This trail is made up of five skiing and one skating loop. There is 8.6 miles for skiing and 2 miles for skating.

 

De Tour State Campground

M 134  
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2581

Small cross country ski trail that is not lighted or groomed. No snow plowing is done. Ski trail goes along Lake Huron.

 

Deerfield Nature Park

2425 West Remus Road 
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 772-2879
8 miles of hiking, biking, or x-c ski trails.

 

Dickinson Area Partnership

600 South Stephenson Avenue 
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

(800) 236-2447

(906) 744-2002
A Four Season Recreational Playground. The Iron Mountain area is a community with 220,000 acres of pristine wilderness, 524 miles of rivers and 7,650 acres of lakes. Iron Mountain, in Dickinson County, has lush forests with an abundance of wildlife, parks, lakes, nature trails, museums, a mine tour, ski jump, famous sport competitions and festivals of all kinds with unique shopping and dining opportunities. The recreational opportunities available in the Iron Mountain area are limited only to the imagination, and serve as one of the biggest attractions for both visitors and those who call it home. The activities this scenic area provides are endless, and they continue throughout the year and its four distinct seasons.


Dr. T.K. Lawless Park

Monkey Run Street 
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(616) 476-2730

640 acre mature park with over seven miles of groomed cross country ski trails for all levels of skiers. Some trails have a lake view and some have scenic lookout points.

 

Fayette Historic State Park

13700 13.25 Lane 
Garden, MI 49835
(906) 644-2603

Trails are groomed and used for cross country skiing, perfect for the beginner.

 

Fitzgerald Park

133 Fitzgerald Park Drive 
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7351

Fitzgerald Park is a 78 acre facility best known as the home of the Ledges - sedimentary rock outcroppings line the shores of the Grand River.

 

Forbush Corner

4971 County Road PO Box 377
Frederic, MI 49733
(517) 348-5989

38 km of rolling, wooded, groomed trails in the Grayling and Gaylord area that are carefully designed for all levels of ability. Immaculately groomed by the largest fleet of Nordic equipment in the Midwest. Instruction available from beginner to expert.

 

Fort Wilkins State Park

US-41 East PO Box 71
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
(906) 289-4215

12 miles of three different, groomed, cross country ski loops for all levels of skiers.

 

Fred Russ Forest Park

340 North O' Keefe Street 
Cassopolis, MI 49031

(616) 445-8611

Ten acre mature area with over four miles of three groomed cross-country ski trails for easy to intermediate skiers.

 

Freedom Hill County Park

15000 Metro Parkways 
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(810) 979-7010

Only cross country skiing is offered with the skill level at intermediate.

 

Fumee Lake

600 S. Stephenson 
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

(906) 774-2945

(800) 236-2447
7.2 mile expert trail, a 5.8 mile easy trail, a 3.6 mile intermediate trail, and a 1.6 loop easy trail.

 

Garland Resort

4700 N. Red Oak 
Lewiston, MI 49756

(877) 427-5263

(989) 786-2211

3500 acres of unsurpassed beauty. Winter transforms Garland into a wonderland of seasonal delights. Over 40k of groomed cross-country ski trails, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, and sleigh rides to dinners, all combine to make winter our warmest season.

 

Ge-Che Hagerman "Brule Ski Trails"

Ottawa Lake Recreational Area OR 

Covenant Point Bible Camp
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5139

1 trail totaling 12.6 kilometers is marked, groomed for novice, intermediate skiers. Rental equipment at Covenant Point Bible Camp, a warming shelter in campground, trail maps.

 

George Young Recreational Complex

159 Youngs Lane 
Iron River, MI 49935
Email: georgeyoung@up.net
(906) 265-3401

10 trails totaling 25 kilometers are marked and groomed for all levels of skiers, eating facility, snowshoeing, ski shop, instructions, rental equipment, a warming shelter, trail maps are available.

 

Giant Pine Mountain Ski Jump

North 3330 Pine Mountain Road 

PO Box 475
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-1110

Largest man made ski slide in the US. It holds the North American distance record of 459 feet on 140 meters.

 

Gladstone Sports Park

P.O. Box 32 

900 North Bluff Drive
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9130

Well run beginners area. And something this season in the UP's only Tubing Run with a Lift.

 

Grand Marais X-Country Ski Trails - X-Treme

East 21090 Country Road H 

58 Pictured Rocks National Shore 

PO Box 40
Grand Marais, MI 49839
Email: PIRO_ADMINISTRATION@NPS.GOV/

(906) 485-1031

Six trails totaling 16 kilometers are marked and groomed for novice and intermediate skiers. Trail maps are available. Trails go through rolling terrain, old logging roads, and secondary growth.

 

Grand River Park

West Olive

(616) 738-4810

Five kilometers of ungroomed cross county ski trails on 160 acres of park land.

 

Great Northern Adventures

PO Box 361 
Marquette, MI 49855

Email: greatnorad@aol.com

(906) 225-8687
Outdoor adventure trips in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Features mountain biking, hiking, kayaking trips in the summer and fall months, and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding trips in winter months. Half day to ten day guided tours year round

 

Green Pointe Environmental Learning Center

3010 Maple Street 
Saginaw, MI 48602
Email: fw3shiawassee@fws.gov
(989)759-1669

(800)649-3777

Trails, a boardwalk, and a study pier are available. Specialize in programs for children. Bird watching area, ponds, restored grasslands, and a building with displays. 2.5 miles of nature trails for hiking or cross-country skiing.

 

Hanson Hills Recreational Area

Grayling Recreation Authority

P.O. Box 361

Grayling, MI  49738

(888) 876-2196

Winter sports park with an abundance of winter activities. 35 km of cross country groomed trails, we welcome show shoeing. 11 runs for downhill, tubing hill with new lift. Ice skating rink and an indoor skate park.

 

Harlow Park Pathway

County Road 500

Marquette, MI  49855

(906) 346-9201

1 marked pathway with 2 loops, loop 1 is 6km, loop 2 is 4 km. For intermediate skiers. Trail maps available.

 

Hart Montague Trails

Stanton Boulevard and US 31 

PO Box 254
Mears, MI 49436

(231) 873-3083
1 trail of 35 kilometers, marked but not groomed for novice, intermediate, and advanced cross country skiers. An eating facility, night skiing, and trail maps are available.

 

Hartwick Pines States Park

4216 Ranger Road 
Grayling, MI 49738

(989) 348-7068
Camping, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, hunting, and fishing are available.

 

Herman Vogler Conservation Area

Forest Avenue 
Rogers City, MI 49779
(800) 622-4148

Four main trails that run along Trout River and are beginner, moderate, and challenging.

 

Hiawatha National Forest/North Country Trail

1798 West US 2 

Saint Ignace Ranger District
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7900

The North Country Trail is part of a national scenic trail which extends from New York to North Dakota. Approximately 35 miles of the trail lies in the St. Ignace district of the Hiawatha National Forest. The trail is for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing.

 

Hiawatha Ski Trails

Munising

4 trails are 9 km in length and are marked for the different levels of skiers. Trail maps available.

 

Hickory Hills Ski Area

Traverse City

(231)922-4910

Email: tcparks@megsinet.net

Eight runs and five rope tows, snowboarders are welcome.

 

Highland Recreation Area

5200 East Highland Road 
White Lake, MI 48383
(248)889-3750

Three trails with 19 kilometers of marked trails for the novice and intermediate skiers, trail maps can be obtained.

 

Hill Street Classic Trails

Hill Street 

PO Box 127
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 486-9281

Formerly known as Cleveland Location Trails / Suicide Bowl. The trails offer 137 km of groomed cross country trails in the moderate to advanced level.

 

Hinchman Acres Resort and Canoe Rental

702 North M 33 

PO Box 220
Mio, MI 48647
(800) 438-0203
Email: info@hinchman.com

Features include fishing in stocked lakes with pan fish, a playground, campfires, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing trails, a swimming beach, a game room, and Au Sable River trips as well as canoe, raft, kayak, tube, cross country ski, and snowshoe rentals.

 

Homestead

Glen Arbor

Gorgeous setting within the National Lakeshore, a thoughtful limited lift ticket policy, low-profile, safe chair lifts, skiing for everyone.

 

Hudson Mills Metropark

8801 North Territorial Road 

PO Box 337
Dexter, MI 48130

(800)477-3191

Ski trail totaling 12.9 kilometers is marked and groomed for novice and intermediate skiers.

 

Huron Hills Ski Center

3465 East Huron River Drive 
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 971-6840

Cross country skiing on 135 acres of varied terrain, trails groomed by snowmobile and track setter. Ski center offers warming area, restrooms, snacks, over 100 pairs of quality rental skis for on premise use.

 

Huron Meadows Metropark

8765 Hammel Road 
Brighton, MI 48116
(800) 477-3193

Email: metropark@mail.oeonline.com

There is nine miles of about 11 trails groomed for all levels of skiers. Huron Meadows is proud to have been given the Environmental Stewardship Award.

 

Imerman Memorial Park

3495 Midland Rd. 
Saginaw, MI 48603
(517) 790-5280

Paths are flat and offer great winter scenery along the Tittabawassee River.  Great for Novice skiers.

 

Independence Oaks Park

9501 Sashabaw Road 
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-0877

1,088 acre park with nine miles of groomed, marked trails for novice, intermediate, and expert skiers. Heated building with restrooms, rental equipment, and snack concession. On weekends ski lessons are available by reservation. On the premises there is nature center exhibits, ice skating, ice fishing, and ski patrol.

 

Indian Lake Pathway

Michigan Highway 149 
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-2518

Classical groomed ski trail that winds through mixed hardwoods and pine plantation cover. Topography is flat to rolling and suited for novice to intermediate skiers. The trail consists of 3 loops and is groomed as needed.

 

Indian Springs Metropark

5100 Indian Trail 
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 625-7280

One trail totaling 12.9 km are marked & groomed for novice, intermediate, and advanced cross-country skiers. Amenities include: eating facility on weekends, sledding hill, rental equipment on weekends, warming shelter, and trail maps.

 

Indianhead/Bear Creek

500 Indianhead Road

Wakefield, MI  49948

(800) 346-3426

Located in the Upper Peninsula area.

   Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

   Late November to early April

 

Ionia County Bertha Brock Park

2311 West Bluewater Highway 
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0478

Cross country skiing trails.

 

Iron Mountain City Park

Iron Mountain

(800)236-2447

Sledding area and a deer yard.

 

Kal-Haven Trail

South Haven

(616) 637-2788

Trail totaling 53.6 kilometers is groomed for novice cross country skiers, snowshoeing, lodging, rental equipment, and trail maps are available.

 

Keehne Environmental Area

245 Williams Street 
Bellevue, MI 49021
(517) 627-7351

This park provides fishing, picnicking, aquatic habitat exploration, and two miles of hiking trails. In the winter these trails can be used for cross country skiing. The trails are ungroomed and for the beginner.

 

Kensington Metropark

2240 West Buno Road 
Macomb, MI 48042

(800)477-3178
Email: brian.kelly@metroparks.com
This park is very picturesque for cross country skiing, trails traversing over varied terrain, woodlands, and fields. Some beginner trails are on a golf course and free except for a Metroparks entry permit.

Kent Trails

84th Street Johnson Park at 84th Street. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

(616) 336-3697

On Lake Michigan, this park has about 2.5 km of ungroomed cross country ski trails, including 0.5 km of Lake Michigan shoreline. Park is 68 acres.

 

Kirk Park

Grand Haven Township

(616) 738-4810
On Lake Michigan, this park has about 2.5 km of ungroomed cross country ski trails, including 0.5 km of Lake Michigan shoreline. Park is 68 acres.

Kivela Road Park Ski Trail

Kivela Road 42 M 35
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7869

Ski trails are groomed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The trails are not lighted. Three loops for beginners, intermediate, and advance.

 

Lake Ann Pathway

Reynolds Road 
Lake Ann, MI 49650
(616) 922-5280

2 trails that total 5.8 miles are marked for novice, intermediate cross-country skiers, trail maps available.

 

Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground

Interlochen

Cross Country Ski Touring Center (Wave Pool Area) with marked, groomed trails, rental equipment, food service. Friday Night Moonlight Skiing: (By Reservation) Group departure with trail guide 7:30 p.m. Trails marked by candles at 200 foot intervals in addition to natural moonlight. Ski rental equipment available first-come-first-serve basis. Ski Center is closed but trails are still groomed and marked.

 

Lake Lansing Park North

Haslett

410 acres of natural areas, this fine park offers picnic areas, playgrounds, volleyball courts, boat launch, and ball field. Included is over 5 miles of hiking trails which is converted into ski trails during the winter months.

 

Lake Mary Plains Pathway

Crystal Falls

Three loops totaling 19 km are marked, groomed for novice and intermediate cross-country skiers. Trail maps are available.

 

Lake Superior State Forest

Newberry

Four trails that total 64 km are marked, groomed for novice, intermediate, and advanced cross-country skiers. Night skiing (only at the Algonquin trail in Sault St. Marie), snowshoeing, with trail maps available.

 

Lakes of the North Recreational Reservations

Mancelona

Provides individual homes accommodating 6-19 people. Each home is unique with some featuring hot tubs, saunas, and game rooms. Public golf course, restaurant, DNR snowmobile trails, riding stable, and airstrip. Amenities for guests are two lakes, a clubhouse with pool, tennis courts, cross country skiing, and skating.

 

Lakeville Hills Nordic Ski Resort

Lewiston

Located on the highest point in lower peninsula, the skiing is great, have trails for beginners, have hosted 3 Michigan Cup races known as 'Lakeview Hills Classic', 5 k. for skate skiing.

 

Lamoreaux Park Trail

Grand Rapids

5 Miles of wooded trails along the Grand River for novice cross-country skiers. Parking is on Bailey Park Drive.

 

Lost Lake Trails

Interlochen

6 miles of trails through relatively flat woodlands in the Interlochen area.

 

Love Creek County Park

Berrien

150-acre natural area outside of Berrien Springs. Six miles of trails provide access to a variety of habitats, including a mature Beech-Maple forest with spectacular spring wildflowers. Outstanding cross-country skiing opportunities with groomed and lighted trails and ski rentals available.

 

Lower Huron Metropark

Romulus

1,258 acres along the Huron River with picnic areas, softball diamonds, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a bathhouse, 18 hole, par 3 golf course, a combination game and playscape area, shore fishing, bike rental, and a paved five mile hiking and biking trail. Also offers cross country ski trails throughout many acres in the winter.

 

Ludington State Park

Ludington

16.75 miles of groomed cross-country trails and a trail shelter. The trail shelter is heated and open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..

 

Maasto Hiihton Ski Trail

Hancock

Traversing a variety of topography, journeying out a long distance before returning, or stopping at one of the scenic overlooks to rest are all things you can do when skiing Maasto Hiihto.

 

Mackinac Island State Park

Mackinac Island

Most of Mackinac Island is State Park. There are 1,800 acres under canopies of cedars and birches. Limestone bluffs tower over wild flowers and crystal waters.  Cross country skiing available throughout.

 

Madeline Bertrand County Park

Niles

Groomed ski trails with lighted night skiing, on Friday's and Saturday's until 10:00 P.M. Convenient parking, modern restrooms, and heated lodge. Level terrain through pine forest.

 

Maple Lane Archery and Ski Center

Skandia

Archery fans will enjoy the 3-d archery range, the indoor range, the custom arrow building, bow maintenance, and bow rental. Cross-country skiers will not feel left out! Maple Lane has groomed trails for beginner and intermediate skiers, ski rentals, snowshoe rentals, lessons, a ski shop, and a warming area with snacks

 

Marquette Fit Strip

Marquette

Groomed regularly for skating and diagonal stride, weather permitting. Night skiing daily until 11:00p.m..

 

Marquette Mountain

Marquette

One of the Midwest's largest ski areas located right in the city limits, offering 22 runs with 600 vertical feet, night skiing available at 9:30pm, most varied terrain found anywhere.

 

Marsh Ridge Resort

Gaylord

20km of cross-country skiing trails for all abilities including 4km of lighted trails for night skiing are available as well as direct access to over 300 miles of groomed snowmobile trails including lighted trailer parking and a free Gaylord area snowmobile map.

 

Mason Tract Pathway

Grayling

Non-motorized area on the South Branch of the AuSable River. 15 Miles east of Grayling. Hiking/cross country ski trails ranging in length from 2 7/10 mi. to 11 3/10 mi. Recommended to ski or hike with a friend...some sections of this trail are a considerable distance from the nearest plowed road. Very scenic, remote, quiet area!

 

McGuire's Resort

Cadillac

Perfect for the snowmobile enthusiast, downhill skier and Nordic skier.

 

McKeever Hills Ski Trail

Munising

McKeever cross-country trail is a 3 loop system that winds around lakes, streams, and through northern hardwood Hemlock Forest.

 

McLain State Park

Hancock

Cross-country skiing - Beautiful ice formations along the shores of Lake Superior attract skiers, spectacular lake scenery is the specialty of the trail, terrain varies from flat open expanses to woods and hill. The park offers two miles of sand beach on Lake Superior, picnic shelters (two with fireplaces), a park store, changing house at the beach, two locations of playground equipment, horseshoe courts, hiking and fitness trails, volleyball equipment. Camping with 103 sites, handicap accessible, snowmobiling in the winter.

 

Merriman East S.F. Pathway

Iron Mountain

2 trails that total 15 kilometers of groomed, marked trails.

 

Metro Beach Metropark

Harrison Township

2.5 miles of marked cross country ski trails, an ice skating rink, ice hockey, and ice fishing.

 

Michaywe' Resort

Gaylord

20km of groomed trails for a variety of skill levels with a lighted loop around the lake. Surrounded by beautiful scenery with dense hardwoods, pine plantations, and the Au Sable river.

 

Michigan Tech Ski Trails

Houghton

Technique is important, long downhills, gathering speed and sharp turns at the bottom are distinctive of these trails, every downhill is followed by an uphill.

 

Milje Cross Country Trails

Wakefield

Warming cabin, light refreshments, family type skiing, donation box.

 

Mio Mountain

Mio

A comfortable lodge, 72 X 30', with fireplace and wood burners, snack bar. The lowest price to ski in Michigan.

 

Missaukee Mountain

Lake City

4 runs with 500 vertical drop and lighted night skiing. Also snowshoeing, instruction, and a ski shop.

 

Mont Ripley

Hancock

17 runs and one lift. Most runs are difficult. Great racing hill.

 

Mount Bohemia

Laurium

Highest vertical drop and the largest gladed back country in the area, the most challenging slopes will be designed to attract the Mid west's expert skiers and boarders. The year-round wilderness destination will feature skiing, X-cross skiing, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking awesome Lake Superior, Wilderness trips in the summer, 3 day-2 night wilderness trips, free shuttle from Houghton / Hancock or Copper Harbor.

 

Mount Brighton Ski Area

Brighton

130 skiable acres, 7 chair lifts and 11 tows. Three cafeterias, lounge, night skiing lessons, race leagues, rentals, snowboard terrain park and a snowboard half pipe.

 

Mount Holly

Holly

Slopes for the whole family, and a chairlift designed with beginners in mind called Grant's Trail. Skier friendly Mt. Holly offers night skiing, complete snow making and grooming, huge lift capacity.

 

Mount. McSauba Ski Hill

Charlevoix

Warming lodge with a snack bar, ski and snowboard rental, three rope tows, five downhill skiing runs, and cross country skiing. Lighted cross country ski trails and a lighted sledding hill are available.

 

Mount Zion

U.S. 2

Ironwood, MI  49938

(906) 932-3718

Located in the Upper Peninsula area.

   Open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

   December 20 to March 1

9 trails, 2 km of dual cross-country trails. Rentals and lessons at reasonable rates. We have a 300' vertical, 1 double chair, and 2 ropes.

 

Mt. Bohemia

Lac La Belle

New Mt. Bohemia downhill ski area offers the highest vertical drop (900 feet), the largest backcountry glade (14 runs), the only triple black runs and the largest selection of expert terrain in the Midwest.

 

Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl

Grand Haven

Mostly for children in the beginner level to intermediate.

 

Muncie Lake Pathway

Traverse City

One trail totaling 11.5 miles in five loops, marked and groomed trails for novice skiers. Trail maps available.

 

Muskegon State Park

Muskegon

Two marked and groomed trails that are a total of 8 kilometers for all levels of cross country skiers. The park offers rental equipment, warming shelter, trail maps, hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and soups.

 

Muskegon Winter Sports Complex

Muskegon

    Open from January 1, 2002 to March  31, 2002

Events planned throughout the winter months, cross country ski, ice skate, sliding, luge, snowshoe.

 

Negaunee Township Touring Trail

Negaunee

Trails are groomed 2-3 times a week, one of the best free trails around. There is also a 4.25 km free trail at Kivela Road Park.

 

North Central Michigan College

Petoskey

Scenic trail borders the beautiful Bear River and offers a relatively flat course, suitable for beginners. 12 kilometers, 3 loops.

 

North Country Trail

Munising

1 trail totaling 37 kilometers (23 miles), not groomed, marked for all levels of cross country skiers, snowshoeing, a warming shelter, and trail maps available.

 

North Higgin's Lake State Park

Roscommon

Three interconnected trails of 1.5, 3.8, and 6.5 miles. Trails groomed 8 feet wide with single track set. Motor vehicle permit required for entry.

 

North's Higgin's Lake Trail

Higgin's Lake

3.2 km through a pined forest, is ungroomed.

 

Norway Mountain

Norway

Challenging to expert runs, two double chairs, one triple chair, one east rope tow, grooming with W / 2 3700 LMC Power tillers 100 snow making.

 

Norway Ridge

Alpena

One trail with three groomed and marked loops that total 10 miles. These loops are for novice and intermediate cross country skiers.

 

Nub's Nob Ski Resort

Harbor Springs

43 runs and eight lifts. Two snowboard halfpipes and a snowboard park. Night skiing schedule of five nights/week on 27 slopes. 28k of XC packed and tracked daily. First class and friendly skiing! Nub's was rated the midwest's top ski-only resort. Day care on site.

 

Ogemaw Hills Pathways

West Branch

16 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails throughout the winter, novice, intermediate or advanced something for every skill level, or take a hike on the beautiful wooded pathways in the off season.

 

Orion Oaks County Park

Lake Orion

There are about six miles of cross country ski trails that are perfect for the beginner to intermediate skier.

 

Otsego Club and Resort

Gaylord

27 runs, vertical drop of 358 ft, longest run is 6700 ft, 5 chairs, 2 tows along with instructions, equipment rentals, snowmaking, night skiing, X-cro trails, ski shop, eating facility, lodging, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing. And 6.5 miles of Cross Country on 13 trails.

 

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park

Muskegon

293 shaded campsites, day use beach, 10 miles of hiking trail, cross country ski trails, snowshoeing, and picnicking. Hoffmaster State Park is 1,100 acres of wooded sand dunes and 3 miles of sandy beach along Lake Michigan.

 

Palmer Park Trail

Grand Rapids

1 Trail that totals 8.1 kilometers is groomed for novice to intermediate skiers. Amenities are eating facility, rental equipment, and trail maps.

 

Pando Ski Center

Rockford

Seven runs for downhill skiing, a cross country trail, and other amenities like snow tubing for those over five years of age, day lodge, snack bar, snow making equipment.

 

Peek-a-boo Ski Trail

Cedarville

5.5 km of groomed trail through the cedar forest of the Les Cheneaux area in the eastern U.P. It is groomed and maintained by the Les Cheneaux Nordic Ski Club. It is designed for all levels of skiers.

 

Petoskey State Park

Petoskey

Novice skiers who choose to tackle these trails should be prepared for a lot of hills.

 

Petoskey Winter Sports Park

Petoskey

Offers free to the public sledding area, outdoor hockey rink, large outdoor ice rink, small ski hill, and warming house with concession. Lighted facilities.  Downhill skiing available.

 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Munising

Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, streams, forests, and wildlife comprise this scenic area on Lake Superior. Activities include sightseeing, camping, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, a maritime museum, a lighthouse, and a visitor's center.

 

Pigeon Creek Park

16 km of groomed cross country ski trails, from beginners to advanced on over 400 acres of park land. Lodge opened limited hours, offer ski rental and concession.

 

Pinckney Recreation Area

Pinckney

Most of the property is open to hunting, and there is an extensive trail system used by hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter these trails can be used for cross country skiing. Snowmobiling is also allowed in designated areas, and ice fishing is available on Silver, North, and South Lakes. Modern camping is available on Bruin Lake, and rustic camping is available on Crooked Lake.

 

Pine Baron Pathway

Gaylord

Novice trail is nearly flat on all but the "Whopping Loop" which has some small hills. It is located in the Mackinaw State Forest and is a total of 14km.

 

Pine Bowl Pathway

Kinross

Nice secluded trail with rolling terrain with 2 trails at 19 km for all levels, trail maps available.

 

Pine Haven Recreation Area

Sanford

8 miles of cross country skiing trails.

 

Pine Knob Ski Resort

Clarkston

Lighted night trails.  100% man made snow.

 

Pine Mountain

Iron Mountain

Slopes for all skiers or every skill level.  Tubing and snowboarding also available.

 

Pine Valley S.F. Pathway

Baldwin

8.2 non-repeating miles with a series of loops that allow for several options, and it is not groomed. It is perfect for the beginner or intermediate skier. This trail can also be used for mountain biking.

 

Pinery Lakes Ski Pathway

L'Anse

5 trails totaling 10 kilometers are marked and groomed for all le