Petoskey Area Ice Storm Information
The Petoskey Area and surrounding northern Michigan communities were impacted by a severe ice storm on March 29, which left downed trees and significant damage. As cleanup continues throughout the area since then, bear with crews as they continue to restore area trailways and parks. Thank you for your patience and support.
While recovery is underway, if you plan to travel to this area, please call ahead to ensure you will have access to any parks or trails you plan to visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Petoskey Area soon!
More information? CLICK HERE
Trail Recovery Status
Petoskey Area is home to extensive walking, hiking, and biking trails throughout the area, and several organizations work to maintain these trails. If you are looking for a way to volunteer in the efforts to get these trails back up to working conditions, check with these organizations.
Michigan DNR & Area State Parks
DNR staff are currently assessing damage and conducting cleanup at these sites, prioritizing public and staff safety.
Find a map of ice-storm-related closures here:
Little Traverse Conservancy
Check out their website for trail status updates: https://landtrust.org/
To volunteer, reach out to Cacia Lesh at cacia@landtrust.org or call the office at 231.347.0991
Top of Michigan Trails Council
To volunteer, reach out to Associate Director Becca Nelson at btn@trailscouncil.org
Updates from the Trails Council as of 1 p.m. Monday, April 14: CLICK HERE
Current Updates Available on TOMTC Facebook
Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association (TOMMBA)
Trail Condition Updates in their Facebook group.
TOMMBA Facebook has the most up to date information.
Ways You Can Help
Whether you are looking to show your monetary support or give your time by volunteering to help with recovery efforts there are ways you can help across Emmet County.
Monetary Support
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Community Foundation has put together an Emergency Response Fund.
The fund provides grant support to eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities that are delivering emergency aid to individuals and families across Emmet County. It can also assist nonprofit organizations whose operations were directly affected by the storm.
Find more information about the fund or to make a donation. CLICK HERE
The Charlevoix Community Foundation also has an Urgent Needs Fund that help support emergency responders and nonprofits who are providing services due to the ice storm and State of Emergency in Charlevoix County. CLICK HERE to find more information and a donation link.
Volunteering
Several of the trail management organizations mentioned above have sign-ups for volunteering available.
Little Traverse Conservancy
To volunteer, reach out to Cacia Lesh at cacia@landtrust.org or call the office at 231.347.0991
Michigan DNR
Storm Cleanup in Emmet/Charlevoix County
Top of Michigan Trails Council – area biking trails
To volunteer, reach out to Associate Director Becca Nelson at btn@trailscouncil.org
Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association
More about volunteering on their website: https://www.tommba.org/Volunteer