Winter Sports
There are around 600 miles of snowmobile trail through the forest.
Snowmobiling
The trails are groomed by several different partner organizations. Digital maps for the trails are available on the Michigan DNR's website. Trail condition reports can be found on the Michigan Snowmobile Association's website, updates are regularly provided by the clubs that groom the trails.
There are around 267 miles of trails on the Huron Zone of the Huron-Manistee National Forests.
- Alcona County Trail - This trail system is located within Alcona Co. There is one Forest Service-operated trailhead for this trail. The trail is 45 miles long and links to both the Iosco and Oscoda County snowmobile trails in the winter.
- Iosco County Snowmobile Trail - this trail is located in Iosco County and has four Forest Service-operated trailheads. This trail links to the Alcona County Trail.
- Ogemaw County Snowmobile Trail - this trail travels east to west, starting at the Iosco County line.
- Oscoda County Snowmobile Trail - this trail is located within Oscoda County and connects to the Alcona County Trail.
There are 332 miles of snowmobile trail on the Manistee Zone of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Honeymoon Lake, Newaygo, Oceana and Ward Hills are towards the southern end of the Manistee Zone, while the remaining trails are towards the northern section of the zone.
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40th St. NCT Trailhead
Going North - From 40th Street Trailhead to M-20 Trailhead, visitors will find themselves in a heavily wooded red pine area with several stream crossings.Going South - From 40th Street Trailhead to…
76th St. NCT Trailhead
Going North - From 76th Street Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead, hikers will travel toward and along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. As hikers travel north the terrain will get…
Ann Arbor ORV and Snowmobile Trailhead
This trailhead is used to access the MI-DNR snowmobile trail 966 in the winter and the Alcona ORV trail the rest of the year.Â
Au Sable River
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From Mio Pond to Lake Huron, the Au Sable is primarily managed by the HMNF. The river is managed in two sections, one from Mio Pond to Alcona Dam Pond, the second from Alcona Dam to Lake Huron.Au…
Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake Huron
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This section provides motorboat opportunities with a lake fishing atmosphere. Its flow of water still serves as an important link in the production of the state's electrical power supply.Flickr Photo…
Big M Cross-Country and Mountain Bike Trail
The Big "M" trail is a 37.9 mile loop trail system located in a canopy of hardwoods off of M-55 between Cadillac and Wellston. The trail offers a variety of terrain to challenge every biking and…
Big M Cross-Country Ski and Mountain Bike Trailhead
The Big "M" trail is a 37.9 mile loop trail system located in a canopy of hardwoods off of M-55 between Cadillac and Wellston. The trail offers a variety of terrain to challenge every biking and…
Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites
The campsites are walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.
Bowman Lake NCT Trailhead
Going North - From Bowman Lake Trailhead to Timber Creek Trailhead, visitors will go through the Bowman Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, travel along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River…
Bowman Lake North Trailhead
The Bowman Lake area is located in Lake and Sweetwater Townships in Lake County. A total of 1,145 acres of NFS lands and 368 acres of private lands are within the boundary of the Bowman Lake area.The…