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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers two groomed and tracked cross-country ski trails located near Munising and Grand Marais.
Over 20 miles of trails wind through a magical landscape of varied habitats and topography. Beech, maple, hemlock, and conifer forests and old fields grow on the sandy uplands and rugged hills of old glacial features. The trails receive about 140 inches of snow each winter.
Each trail offers a variety of loop lengths for a leisurely day ski or quick workout at the end of the day. All lakeshore trails are designed for diagonal stride only - skating is not permitted.
Trails are marked with blue diamonds and a map at each intersection. Watch and listen for grooming equipment when you ski.
Trail maps are available at trailheads and at trail intersections. The Munising trails (C and D) feature several interpretive waysides on the natural and human history of the area. Be sure to stop at these for a brief overview of some interesting topics.
Skiing is free at the lakeshore; however, the park has installed donation boxes for those who wish to assist us in the cost of maintaining these beautiful trails.
Whether you are a novice or an accomplished skier, we hope you find the trails challenging and fun.
