Project Description
X-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails
Lost Lake Pathway
Lost Lake is a popular hiking, biking, and cross country ski trail connected to the Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground. There are three loops with a total of 6.4 miles of trail. Click for more information.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a hard-surfaced, non-motorized, multi-use trail planned to span 27 miles. Currently the trail runs almost 22 miles between Empire and Bohemia Road, connecting to park attractions and the town of Glen Arbor along the way. Click for more information.
Lake Ann Pathway
The Lake Ann Pathway is divided into two main loops. To the east of Reynolds Rd, the 1.8 miles of trail gently loops around the state forest campground and along the shore of Lake Ann. The larger 3.6 mile loop to the west of Reynolds Rd is much more strenuous and hilly. Click for more information.
Platte Plains Trail
The Platte Plains trail system has about 15 miles of trails through the maple-beech and pine forest that gives x-country skiers access to Otter Creek, Otter Lake, and Bass Lake. There area also several access points to Lake Michigan. Part of the trail follows a 2-track road from Esch Road and Otter Creek. Click here for more information.
Good Harbor Bay Trail
The Good Harbor Bay Trail is almost entirely flat with just a few small grades. Near the beginning of the trail, there is a short section of low coastal dunes, where there is access to the beach. Then the trail turns away from Lake Michigan and becomes wooded for the remainder of its length. Click here for more information.
Treat Farm Trail
This 2 mile trail starts at the corner of Norconk Rd. and goes into the woods for about a 1/2 mile until you reach the Treat Farm Homestead. It’s a slight uphill trek and it’s best with snowshoes but doable with x-country skis. Once you reach the farm homestead you can cross through the open field about another 1/2 mile towards a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Click here for more information.
Windy Moraine Trail
The Windy Moraine Trail is and advanced 1.5 mile X-Country ski loop. The trailhead is located across from the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive on Welch Road. From the Windy Moraine Overlook, you can see Glen Lake, Lake Michigan, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Click here for more information.
