X Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
The very adventurous, the brand new skier and the average "joe" will each find a cross-country trail to fit your experience level. While you're enjoying the peace and quiet of our trails, you may even spot a white tail deer or a rabbit or two.
Boyne City
Avalanche TrailLake & Ann Streets
9K, 4 Loops. Trails range in difficulty from flat terrain for novices to steep inclines for experienced skiers. Ungroomed. FREE access.
Nathan "Barry" Driggers Preserve
Boyne City - Charlevoix Road
2.4K, 1 Loop. Groomed by volunteers. FREE access.
Young State Park
Boyne City Road
6.4K, 3 Loops. Pretty trails on the northern shore of Lake Charlevoix. No large hills; beginners will find the trails tractable. Groomed for striding. FREE access with State of Michigan Motor Vehicle permit..
Harbor Springs
Birchwood Country Club600 Birchwood
14K, 3 Loops. The 3.2 loop is mostly flat; the other loops have a few hills for intermediate skiers. Groomed for striding. FREE access.
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highlands Drive
28K, 4 Loops. Scenic views are common. Terrain is hilly to flat & offers a variety pfd options for all levels of skiers. Groomed for skating & striding. Charge for usage.
Little Traverse Conservancy Trails
Petoskey, Harbor Springs & Charlevoix
More than seven different trail systems in Charlevoix and Emmet counties protected by the Little Traverse Conservancy. Many of these have trail guides available on site. FREE access.
Nub's Nob
500 Nub's Nob Road
10K, 2 Loops. Beginners through advanced skiers can enjoy Nub's picturesque trails. Groomed and power-tilled daily. Groomed for skating and striding. Charge for usage.
Trout Creek
4749 Pleasantview, Harbor Springs 14K, 4 Loops. Skiers of all levels will find a suitable route at Trout Creek. There's a flat beginner loop, an intermediate loop and 2 loops for the more experienced. Packed trails. FREE access.
Petoskey
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard Street
3 Loops. This scenic trail borders the beautiful Bear River and offers a relatively flat course, suitable for beginners. Packed trails. FREE access.
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119, Petoskey 5.5K, 2 Loops. Novice skiers who chose to tackle these trails should be prepared for lots of hills. Ungroomed. FREE access with State of Michigan Moter Vehicle permit.
Wildwood Hills Pathway
Wildwood Road, Petoseky
15K, 3 Loops. A local favorite! The rolling hills on these trails make it interesting for beginners or intermediate skiers. Designed to allow beginners to bypass the most difficult hills. Groomed for skating and striding. FREE access; however, donations are accepted.
Charlevoix, Elmira, Mackinaw City & Walloon Lake
Charlevoix X/C Ski Trail
Mt. McSauba, Charlevoix
8K, 3 Loops. Panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Suitable for novice to advanced skiers with conditions that can vary from flat ground to steep hills. Groomed for striding and skating. FREE access.
Springbrook Pathway
Chandler Road, Walloon Lake
10K, 3 Loops. Trail is suitable for novice to intermediate skiers. The most difficult portions of the loop are furthest from the trailhead. Ungroomed. FREE access.
Warner Creek
M-32, Elmira
3.8K, 1 Loop. This novice trail is very scenic and winds along Warner Creek. The trail is used often and most often will have tracks. Ungroomed. FREE access; however, donations are accepted.
Wilderness State Park
Wilderness Park Drive, Mackinaw City 55K, 5 Loops. Great back-country skiing with lake views. The terrain varies from flat to rolling, making it a good choice for novice or intermediate skiers. Double track. FREE access with State of Michigan Motor Vehicle permit.
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