» Cross CountryThis trail is located 7 miles south of Houghton Lake on Reserve Rd (County Road 400).
This 3 mile loop trail winds through an old growth pine forest.
Designed for hiking and cross-country skiing this trail has several bridges, including a covered bridge.
The trail contains scenic overviews of pristine wetlands areas.
Great Getaways: Snowshoeing @ Lost Twin Lakes Pathway
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More Grayling Area Cross Country Ski Trails
The Ogemaw Hills Pathway cross-country ski trails wind through approximately 15 miles of the AuSable State Forest providing groomed cross country trails for all skill levels.
The Ogemaw Hills Pathway is located at the corner of Clear Lake Road and Fairview Road. Take Exit 212 (West Branch Exit) following Business Loop 75 to Fairview Road (5 miles to Ogemaw Hills Pathway).
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Great Getaways: Cross-Country Skiing at Ogemaw Hills Pathway – West Branch, MI
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There is no cost to use the Pathway. Private donations help fund upkeep and maintenance. If you would like to make a donation, please send to:
Ogemaw Hills Ski Council
422 W. Houghton Ave.
West Branch, MI 488661
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Below are the latest postings from the Ogemaw Hills Pathway Ski Trails Page On Facebook.
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We didn't lose any snow yesterday or last night. 20 degrees this morning so good skiing for the first part of the day.
I was able to go about 10 miles Sunday. REALLY enjoyed it. Mostly 1st tracks. THANK YOU Ogema Hills
A covering of fresh snow and 15 degrees on the hill. Good day for what is likely the last hurrah for this ski season!
On my way!
Randy and Jean were out skiing and felt that the trails were pretty good overall. The parking lot is very treacherous with ice covered by snow. Calling for an additional couple of inches of snow by tomorrow. After that warm weather next week might be the end for this year's skiing.
Your welcome Ed!
Thanks for all of the team's work this winter.
Thanks. Would like to try Sunday morning
We got just a dusting of fresh snow yesterday. Trails are mostly snow covered and a little icey. 5 degrees here now with a high in the low 20s today.
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More Grayling Area Cross Country Ski Trails
The Pigeon River Country’s most popular hiking and cross-country skiing trail, the Shingle Mill Pathway begins at the Pigeon Bridge Campground located just off Sturgeon Valley Rd. eleven miles east of the village of Vanderbilt.
Heading NE along the east bank of the Pigeon River, the trail actually branches off into five separate segments of different lengths, ranging from short 3/4 and 1&1/4 strolls to 6, 10, and 12 mile excursions, the latter three crossing to the west bank of the river at the Pigeon River Campground, and eventually bringing the hiker or skier back to the Pigeon River Bridge on Sturgeon Valley Road.
Cross-country skiers should be aware that the terrain becomes increasingly challenging as the length of the selected loop increases, with the 10 and 12 mile loops involving some steeper hills.
Although bicycles are presently allowed on the pathway, cyclists are urged to be extra cautious to avoid eroding the steeper parts of the trail and be prepared to walk at times. Right of way must always be given to those on foot.
Horses and snowmobiles are forbidden to use the Shingle Mill Pathway at all times.
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Winter on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is special. Light fluffy snow covering the trees and trail make it ideal for photography, skiing, or snowshoeing through a secluded winter wonderland! Most of the trail is groomed in the winter with a corduroy base for skate skiing, snowshoeing, and classic tracks on the outside for classic cross-country skiing.
The SBHT is groomed by the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cost of grooming is paid through donations from people like you! Please click here to support the trail.
If you want to be on the SBHT Winter Ski Condition e-mail Report, click here to request being added to the list.
CLICK HERE for a printable Ski Map. CLICK HERE to download the SBHT Ski Brochure.
Trail Parking
Trailhead parking is available on Forest Haven Road in Glen Arbor, Glen Haven, the Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Drive, and the corner of Voice Rd and Bar Lake Rd on the north end of Empire. The section of trail north of Glen Arbor has trailhead parking at Crystal View Trailhead, the Bay View Trailhead on Thoreson Road, and on Port Oneida Road.
Trail Description
The trail from Glen Arbor to the Dune Climb (4 miles) is relatively flat with beautiful scenery. A loop trail through DH Day Campground and a loop just south of the Dune Climb have been added this year. You will have to remove your skis to cross M-109 and in Glen Haven.
The section from Empire to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (3 miles) is also beautiful, but has more challenging slopes. This section will be groomed without classic tracks because of the hills. It will be about 10 feet wide corduroy.
The trail north of Glen Arbor – from Crystal View trailhead to Port Oneida Road is open for skiing. This section will be groomed in 2016-2017. There is also trailhead parking on Thoreson Road at the Bay View trail parking lot.
The newest section of trail from Port Oneida Road to Bohemian Road (CR-669) is open for skiing but is not groomed. Some areas of this section are so close to the highway that snowplows throw sand and salt on the trail.
Etiquette for Fat-Tire Bikes on the SBHT
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Below are the latest postings from the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Page On Facebook.
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Don’t Forget - the Sleeping Bear Marathon will be taking place throughout the Empire and Glen Arbor area on local roads and the SB Heritage Trail from 7am to 2pm Tomorrow, Saturday October 1st.
See the Map for the Race Route and sleepingbearmarathon.com for more information.
@sleepingbearmarathon
Thank You to those who helped out this past weekend for National Public Lands Day.
Seven volunteers worked with 3 NPS staff members to make improvements on the Empire Bluff trail. This trail is one of the most popular trails in the National Lakeshore and it gets a lot of use during all seasons. Because of a few steep sections, the park is continually repairing the trail due to erosion and during winter, those steep sections can be treacherous when foot traffic and weather create icy conditions.
The new reroute effort and repairs on the rest of the trail will significantly improve both erosion resistance and safety.
#NationalPublicLandsDay
#sleepingbeardunes #traversecitymichigan #volunteer
Thank you!
The Sleeping Bear Marathon is still seeking Volunteers to help with the race-day operation this Saturday, October 1st. And every volunteer that mentions that the Friends of Sleeping Bear sent them, the race will donate to our trail maintenance projects!
They are specifically are looking for more day of packet pickup, finish line volunteers and a couple of aid stations including the 5K station. Sign-up on their website or through the volunteer link is runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/Empire/SleepingBear
Happy First Day of Fall! 🍁
MLive Fall Color Tracker estimates our colors to start to peek by October 7-14th, this photo taken the third week of October last year.
Check out our website for updates, activities, and references for visitation like trail maps to help client lab your fall visit.
Can’t wait to see the color!!
Janet Braunstein Brian Koehler
Jon Woo Bryan 😍😍😍
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail – Photo Gallery via Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes on Facebook (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)
Snowshoe Hike on the new Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail…
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