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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Ski Trail – Sleeping Bear Dunes

overlookThe trail includes the Shauger Hill Hiking Trail and the unplowed Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. It offers views of Lake Michigan and the dunes. For your safety, stay back from the edge of the steep bluff. Pets on a 6′ leash may be taken on the unplowed roadway section of the trail, but the Shauger Hill Trail section is a Designated X-Country Ski Trail and Pets are not allowed on this section of the trail between December 1 and March 31.

Ski to the top of the Lake Michigan Overlook and view the winterscape along the Lake Michigan shore. Be careful where you go, because if you fall, you will end up taking a FAST slide to the bottom of the bluff 450 feet below! Not only is the trip down dangerous, but the hike back up the frozen bluff is nearly impossible.

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Overlook on Pierce Stocking Loop - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Ski Trail on Pierce Stocking Loop - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
North Bar Overlook on Pierce Stocking Loop - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
View of Lake MIchigan on Pierce Stocking Loop - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Sand and Snow Swirls on Pierce Stocking Loop - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
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Although the main loop follows the summer road, smaller trails wind through the wooded hills offering some exhilarating down hill runs.

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Ski Trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes via NPS Website

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes via NPS Website
The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is certainly a must-do activity when visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This 7.4 mile self-guided auto tour provides the visitor with insight to the history of the area, a sampling of the vegetative communities found within the park and, best of all, spectacular overlooks of the Glen Lakes, the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. – >> Read More >>

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Treat Farm Trail – Sleeping Bear Dunes

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On Top of the Bluff - Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Crossing the fields - Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Climbing the bluff - Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Interpretive Hike at Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Homestead - Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
Ski / Snowshoe Trail - Treat Farm Trail - Sleeping Bear Dunes - February 12, 2011
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Tweddle/Treat Farm at Sleeping Bear Dunes via NPS
Now for a “Treat” you’ll have to take a hike – but it is well worth the effort! The trail that leads from the corner of Norconk Road into the woods is about ½ mile long through the maple-beech forest and will take you to the Treat Farm. As you reach the top of the hill, the canopy of trees opens up to a view of the farmstead. A portion of the original barn has been rebuilt on the original foundation. Visitors are drawn to this intriguing farmstead for several reasons. The trail leading up the slight incline from Norconk Road holds an allure of its own… it seems to beckon passers-by. It piques the curiosity by conjuring visions of what might be at its terminus. It is also one of the most beautiful areas for spring wildflowers in all of Michigan! – >> Read More >>

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The Mason Tract Pathway Ski Trail

Mason Tract Pathway

The Mason Tract Pathway Ski Trail is a 11.5 mile ungroomed skiing (and hiking) trail that follows the famous South Branch of the AuSable River.

It is a point-to-point trail, located southeast of Grayling.

The Mason Trace Pathway can be accessed at the Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground, just off of M-72 east of Grayling.

The southern access of the trail is located just off Chase Bridge Road.

This scenic ski trail takes you along the west bank of the Ausable River and winds through forest and meadows. It is a very scenic and some sections are quite remote. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy the great views of the AuSable River at the High Banks section of the trail.

Mason Tract Pathway Map

Mason Tract Pathway

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