XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Areas

• East Zone

  The East Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest is located in the east side of the Upper Peninsula, bordering three of the Great Lakes:

  • Lake Superior
  • Lake Michigan
  • Lake Huron

  The eastern portion stretches north from the town of St. Ignace, which lies along Lakes Michigan and Huron, to the shore of Lake Superior west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie.

• North Country National Scenic Trail - East Zone
• Sault Sainte Marie Ranger District

  Sault Ste Marie Ranger district is located on the upper half of the east side of the forest.

• McNearney Cross-Country Ski Trail
• Waboose Cross-Country Ski Trail
• Walker Lake Trail
• St. Ignace Ranger District

  The St. Ignace Ranger District is located on the lower half of the east side of the Forest (southeastern portion of the Upper Peninsula). 

• Sand Dunes Cross-Country Ski Trail
• West Zone

  The West Unit is located in the central of the Upper Peninsula, bordering two of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. The western portion of the Hiawatha extends from the towns of Rapid River and Manistique, along Lake Michigan, to the town of Munising on the Lake Superior shore.  For information about free educational campground programs on these three Ranger Districts, visit the Events page.

• Munising Ranger District

  Munising Ranger District is located on the northern part of the west side of the Hiawatha National Forest. Stop by for up-to-date information and suggestions for your trip.

• Bruno's Run Trail
• McKeever Cabin
• McKeever Hills Cross Country Ski Trail
• Valley Spur Cross Country Ski Trail
• Rapid River/ Manistique Ranger District

  Rapid River Ranger district is located on the lower half of the west side of the forest.

• Bayshore and White Pine Trails
• Colwell Lake Hiking Trail
• Haymeadow Falls Trail
• Rapid River National Cross Country Ski Trail
• Van Winkle Lake Trail