Pick a Winter Trail and Explore…
Find your outdoor passion and discover it in Northern Michigan
Top Cross Country Ski & Back Country Trails
If you are looking to break your own trail with your snowshoes or cross country skis, we have plenty of trails, but if you are looking for some groomed nordic (classic) skiing, we have over 50 miles of groomed trails you will want to check out this winter!
Explore our top trails below and let’s get started!
Snowmobile Trails in the Region
Northern Michigan is home to over 500 miles of connected snowmobile trails in the region! The riding is some of the best you will find in the entire midwest, and our scenic terrain is some of the best you will come across on a sled.
CHART YOUR RIDE WITH OUR INTERACTIVE TRAIL MAP
Find on-trail dining, places to stay and staging locations along with a few great rental options that are right on the trail. Access our interactive trail map now and begin to chart your course through Northern. Michigan
Top Groomed Winter Fat Bike Riding in Northern Michigan
If you are looking to ride some incredible groomed fat bike single track, you have come to the right place. There are some incredible trail networks that make up over 50 miles of groomed fat bike riding.
Explore our top trails below and let’s get started!
Ski & Ride on the Northern Michigan Slopes
Two resorts and nearly 100 runs make up a world-class skiing and riding experience on the slopes of Northern Michigan. Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa along with Caberfae Peaks make an ideal weekend spot for a winter getaway.
Caberfae Peaks
Boasting one of the highest vertical drops in the Lower Peninsula at 485′, Caberfae Peaks is a historic ski destination that families have been visiting for years. It is known as one of the best values you will find in any resort. With 34 runs, and a recently opened backcountry area, you will rarely ski the same terrain twice at Caberfae. Located between Manistee and Cadillac, Caberfae Peaks is a must stop on your next trip to the area.
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
Crystal Mountain is a premier winter destination in Northern Michigan boasting 58 trails along an expansive terrain. Crystal Mountain also offers excellent day and night skiing along with 25k of groomed cross country skiing classic and skate. Their Freestyle Terrain is also popular amongst skiier and riders.
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This incredible 24"x36" map is perfect for any garage, den, or basement. Complete with many of our top regional trails, we will mail you this trail map at no charge. All you need to do is provide your information below. There's no catch, it really is that easy!
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Unplug. Explore. Michigan's Great Outdoors.
The Michigan's Great Outdoors collaborative consists of five Northern Michigan counties all working together to promote tourism in the region. With so many hiking, biking, winter sports, and ORV trails in the region that dynamically connect these counties, this site is devoted to educate the first-time visitor to the region looking to explore the great outdoors for the first time. We welcome you to browse this site and explore all this region has to offer.
