X Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Boyne City

Avalanche Trail
Lake & Ann Streets
9K, 4 Loops. Trails range in difficulty from flat terrain for novices to steep inclines for experienced skiers. Ungroomed. No fee.

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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. No fee.

Harbor Springs

Birchwood Country Club
600 Birchwood
14K, 3 Loops. The 3.2 loop is mostly flat; the other loops have a few hills for intermediate skiers. Groomed for striding. No fee.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. No fee.

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. No fee. 

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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. No fee. 

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Wildwood Hills Pathway
Wildwood Road, Petoseky
15K, 3 Loops. 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. No fee; 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. No fee. 

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Springbrook Pathway
Chandler Road, Walloon Lake
10K, 3 Loops. DNR maintained trail suitable for novice to intermediate skiers. The most difficult portions of the loop are furthest from the trailhead. Ungroomed. No fee. 

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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. No fee; however, donations are accepted. 

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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. No fee.