Outdoor Winter Activities in Michigan
At the sight of the first falling snowflake, my kids begin shouting for joy and digging out their snow pants, winter hats, boots… all that snow gear!
Winter means cozy family times by the fireplace, sledding with neighbors, lots and lots of hot cocoa, and venturing outside to try new outdoor winter activities.
Keeping the kids busy during the winter takes a bit of creativity and planning but it’s worth the effort.
*Feature Photo Courtesy of Boyne Highlands Resort
Outdoor Winter Activities are the Key to Fun
So, grab some hot chocolate (or coffee) and a warm blanket and snuggle up to plan your next epic family adventure.
This list of Michigan outdoor winter activities chronicles a ton of ideas to get you and your family out of the house and ready to enjoy the winter!
Snowboarding & Skiing in Michigan
Places to Ski & Snowboard – and Get Ski Lessons – in Michigan
Even if you’re not seasoned on the slopes, you can enjoy Michigan’s snowy hilltops. (And the exhilarating ride down!)
Most ski resorts offer lessons from kids to adults, making it even more accessible to winter adventurers.
Read on to see where your family can go skiing and snowboarding in Michigan this winter.
Ski Hills & Ski Resorts
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Ski Hills & Ski Resorts List
| Alpine Valley Ski Area
6775 Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383 Eastside |
| Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
N11375 Powderhorn Road, Bessemer, MI 49911 Upper Peninsula |
| Big Snow Resort Indianhead / Blackjack Mountain
500 Indianhead Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968 Upper Peninsula |
| Big Valley Ski and Tube
14432 County Road 428, Newberry, MI 49868 Upper Peninsula |
| Bittersweet Ski Resort
600 River Road, Otsego, MI 49078 Central Lower |
| Boyne Mountain Ski Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Caberfae Peaks
1 Caberfae Lane, Cadillac, MI 49601 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Cannonsburg Ski and Ride Area
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306 West |
| Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Crystella Ski Hill
Ski Hill Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920 Upper Peninsula |
| Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| John & Melissa Besse Sports Park
900 North Bluff Drive, Gladstone, MI 49837 Upper Peninsula |
| Marquette Mountain Resort
4501 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855 Upper Peninsula |
| Mont Ripley
49051 Ski Hill Rd., Hancock, MI 49930 Upper Peninsula |
| Mount Holly Ski and Snowboard Resort
13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442 Eastside |
| Mt. Brighton
4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 Eastside |
| Mt. Holiday
3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Mt. Zion Rec Complex
E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood, MI 49938 Upper Peninsula |
| Mulligan's Hollow Ski Bowl
600 Y Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417 West |
| Nub's Nob Ski Area
500 Nub’s Nob Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Otsego Resort
696 E M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Ln, Petoskey, MI 49770 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Pine Knob
7778 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348 Eastside |
| Pine Mountain Ski & Golf Resort
N 3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Upper Peninsula |
| Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Silver Mountain, St. Ignace
U.S. 2 & Cheeseman Rd, St. Ignance, MI 49781 Upper Peninsula |
| Ski Brule
397 Brule Mountain Road, Iron River, MI 49935 Upper Peninsula |
| Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 East Mannsiding Rd., Harrison, MI 48625 Central Lower |
| Swiss Valley Ski and Snowboard Area
13421 Mann Street, Jones, MI 49061 Central Lower |
| The Highlands at Harbor Springs (Formerly Boyne Highlands Resort)
600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| The Homestead
1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Timber Ridge Ski Area
07500 23 ½ Street, Gobles, MI 49055 Central Lower |
| Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
Where to Learn to Ski in Michigan
The entire month of January is learn to ski month in Michigan and most ski hills offer great deals throughout the month.
In addition, many ski hills and ski resorts have special programming for beginers.
We’ve got a whole article devoted to favorite Michigan places to learn to ski and our newbie tips.
How Kids Can Ski Free (or for Less) in Michigan
I have been skiing since I was three years old and last year I was able to introduce all three of my kids to the sport.
We signed them up for ski lessons at Crystal Mountain and we were shocked by the improvements they made in just two days!
This year we purchased them each their first set of skis and we can’t wait to hit the slopes!
In Michigan we have so many choices when it comes to terrific learn to ski programs.
There’s even a Cold is Cool program that lets 4th and 5th graders ski free in Michigan. You pay $25 for a passport that gives you access to three free lift tickets at 29 participating ski areas.
Also, check with your local school or ski club – they often work with a nearby ski hill to get kids easy access to outdoor winter activities.
Where to Ice Skate in Michigan (Indoors or Out)
Ice skating is one of Michigan’s favorite outdoor winter activities.
Oh, the memories I have of ice skating on the frozen pond behind my house growing up!
Trudging through the fields to the pond, shoveling off the snow, putting on cold ice skates, and whirling around on bumpy, uneven ice.
While it was good old-fashioned fun, it’s a lot nicer to skate on a well-kept rink. Someone else clears the ice and keeps it smooth, and we can just skate.
If you want that same smooth experience, here’s where to ice skate in Michigan.
Ice Skating Places
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Ice Skating Rinks
| Bear Creek Nature Park
740 West Snell Road, Rochester, MI 48306 Eastside |
| Big Snow Resort Indianhead / Blackjack Mountain
500 Indianhead Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968 Upper Peninsula |
| Big Valley Ski and Tube
14432 County Road 428, Newberry, MI 49868 Upper Peninsula |
| Boyne Mountain Ski Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Brower's Farm Winter Park
1219 East Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Eastside |
| Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena
2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Eastside |
| Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 Eastside |
| Cedar Rock Sports Plex
4758 Cornfield Drive, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 West |
| Centre Ice Arena
1600 Chartwell Dr, Traverse City, MI 49656 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| City Square Ice Rink
29000-29406 S Civic Center Blvd, Warren, MI 48093 Eastside |
| Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Dodge Park Ice Rink
40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Eastside |
| Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Griff’s Georgetown
8500 48th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426 West |
| Griff’s Icehouse
30 Coldbrook St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 West |
| Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380 Eastside |
| Kentwood Ice Arena
6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 West |
| Lake St. Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045 Eastside |
| Lakeshore Sports Centre
4470 Airline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444 West |
| Little Bear East Community Center
275 Marquette St, St Ignace, MI 49781 Upper Peninsula |
| Marquette Commons
112 S 3rd St, Marquette, MI 49855 Upper Peninsula |
| Midland City Forest
2840 E Monroe Road, Midland, MI 48642 Central Lower |
| Millennium Park
280 Romence Road, Portage, MI 49024 Central Lower |
| Moran Bay
, St Ignace, MI Upper Peninsula |
| Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon, MI 49445 West |
| Patterson Ice Center
2550 Patterson Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 West |
| Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Ln, Petoskey, MI 49770 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Riley Park Ice Rink
33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48336 Eastside |
| Rosa Parks Circle
135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 West |
| Royce Park
700 Block of South 19th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829 Upper Peninsula |
| South Haven Ice Rink
546 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090 Central Lower |
| Southside Arena
566 100th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 West |
| Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Eastside |
| The Homestead
1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| University of Michigan - Flint Ice Rink
303 Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 Eastside |
| Walker Ice & Fitness Center
4151 Remembrance Rd NW, Walker, MI 49534 West |
Sledding, Toboggan Runs & Luge Tracks Around Michigan
For those who want snowy adventure from a lower vantage point than skis, you’ve got to try the luge! I’d argue that it’s more thrilling than skiing, because you can really fly down some of these area luge tracks.
I don’t think I’m ready for that kind of adrenaline rush yet. For now, I get plenty of kicks out of tubing.
Here are the places where you can slide down those snowy slopes, at whatever speed you’re comfortable with.
Whether you’ve got a fancy snow tube or just want to grab a cookie sheet from the cupboard, here are the hills where kids can sled in West Michigan.
Toboggan Runs, Sledding Hills and Luge Places
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Toboggan Runs, Sledding Hills and Luge
| Bertha Brock Park
2311 Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846 Central Lower |
| Binder Park Golf Course Winter Sports Park
7255 B Dr. S., Battle Creek, MI 49014 Central Lower |
| Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena
2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Eastside |
| Burchfield Park - An Ingham County Park
881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842 Central Lower |
| Echo Valley
8495 East H Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Central Lower |
| Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380 Eastside |
| Lake St. Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045 Eastside |
| Midland City Forest
2840 E Monroe Road, Midland, MI 48642 Central Lower |
| Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon, MI 49445 West |
| Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Ln, Petoskey, MI 49770 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Pigeon Creek Park
12524 Stanton Street, West Olive, MI 49460 West |
| Rolling Hills Winter Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Eastside |
| Sault Seal Recreation Area
2601 Minneapolis St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Upper Peninsula |
| Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Eastside |
Snow Tubing in Michigan
If you like sledding, you’re going to love snow tubing in Michigan.
Combine the thrill of speeding down a snow-covered hill on a cushy tube, with the ease of a ride back up to the top and you’ve got a winning combination.
Check with property owners before sledding and tubing and follow all local laws and regulations.
Snow Tubing Spots
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Snow Tubing Spots
| Bertha Brock Park
2311 Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846 Central Lower |
| Big Valley Ski and Tube
14432 County Road 428, Newberry, MI 49868 Upper Peninsula |
| Boyne Mountain Ski Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Brower's Farm Winter Park
1219 East Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Eastside |
| Burchfield Park - An Ingham County Park
881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842 Central Lower |
| Cannonsburg Ski and Ride Area
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306 West |
| Doc Holle's Silver Mountain
W1931 Cheeseman Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781 Upper Peninsula |
| Double JJ Resort
5900 Water Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452 West |
| Echo Valley
8495 East H Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Central Lower |
| Five Pines Ministries
6597 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102 Central Lower |
| Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Hawk Island, an Ingham County Park
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 Central Lower |
| John & Melissa Besse Sports Park
900 North Bluff Drive, Gladstone, MI 49837 Upper Peninsula |
| Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380 Eastside |
| Midland City Forest
2840 E Monroe Road, Midland, MI 48642 Central Lower |
| Mont Ripley
49051 Ski Hill Rd., Hancock, MI 49930 Upper Peninsula |
| Mt. Holiday
3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Mt. Zion Rec Complex
E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood, MI 49938 Upper Peninsula |
| Otsego Resort
696 E M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Rolling Hills Winter Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Eastside |
| Sault Seal Recreation Area
2601 Minneapolis St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Upper Peninsula |
| Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Silver Mountain, St. Ignace
U.S. 2 & Cheeseman Rd, St. Ignance, MI 49781 Upper Peninsula |
| Ski Brule
397 Brule Mountain Road, Iron River, MI 49935 Upper Peninsula |
| Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 East Mannsiding Rd., Harrison, MI 48625 Central Lower |
| The Highlands at Harbor Springs (Formerly Boyne Highlands Resort)
600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Timber Ridge Ski Area
07500 23 ½ Street, Gobles, MI 49055 Central Lower |
| Timberlee Hills Snow Tubing
10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing in Michigan
Snowshoeing in Michigan can be done almost anywhere you can find public property and some snow.
Most parks will let you snowshoe through the woods or across open fields, blazing your own trail. There are places to snowshoe with dedicated snowshoe trails as well. Snowshoeing on a trail is easier because the trail will already be compacted.
Please note: Snowshoeing open/closed status fluctuates with the weather.
Advance equipment rental reservations are highly encouraged.
Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Spots
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Spots
| Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
N11375 Powderhorn Road, Bessemer, MI 49911 Upper Peninsula |
| Big Snow Resort Indianhead / Blackjack Mountain
500 Indianhead Rd., Wakefield, MI 49968 Upper Peninsula |
| Binder Park Golf Course Winter Sports Park
7255 B Dr. S., Battle Creek, MI 49014 Central Lower |
| Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 West |
| Boyne Mountain Ski Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Burchfield Park - An Ingham County Park
881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842 Central Lower |
| Caberfae Peaks
1 Caberfae Lane, Cadillac, MI 49601 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Cross Country Ski Headquarters Trails
9435 N Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Five Pines Ministries
6597 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102 Central Lower |
| Forbush Corner Nordic
4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Gillette Nature Center
6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI 49441 West |
| Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, MI 49738 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Hemlock Crossing
8115 West Olive Road, West Olive, MI 49460 West |
| Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48380 Eastside |
| Lake St. Clair Metropark
31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045 Eastside |
| Lower Huron Metropark
40151 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111 Eastside |
| Ludington State Park
8800 M-116, Ludington, MI 49431 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Luton Park
5950 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 West |
| Midland City Forest
2840 E Monroe Road, Midland, MI 48642 Central Lower |
| Millennium Park (GR)
1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI 49534 West |
| Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
09223 Mt. McSauba Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Mt. Zion Rec Complex
E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood, MI 49938 Upper Peninsula |
| Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 Scenic Drive, North Muskegon, MI 49445 West |
| Nub's Nob Ski Area
500 Nub’s Nob Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Otsego Resort
696 E M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Outdoor Discovery Center
4214 56th Street, Holland, MI 49423 West |
| Palmer Park
1275 52nd St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 West |
| Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
701 W Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 West |
| Pigeon Creek Park
12524 Stanton Street, West Olive, MI 49460 West |
| Rolling Hills Winter Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Eastside |
| Sand Dune Cross Country Ski Trail
1900 W. US-2 & Brevort Lake Road, Hiawatha National Forest, Saint Ignace, MI 49781 Upper Peninsula |
| Sault Seal Recreation Area
2601 Minneapolis St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Upper Peninsula |
| Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Ski Brule
397 Brule Mountain Road, Iron River, MI 49935 Upper Peninsula |
| Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 East Mannsiding Rd., Harrison, MI 48625 Central Lower |
| Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Eastside |
| The Highlands at Harbor Springs (Formerly Boyne Highlands Resort)
600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| The Homestead
1 Woodridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Vasa Pathway
4450 Bartlett Rd, Willamsburg, MI 49690 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Wahlfield Park
6811 Alpine Ave, Alpine Township, MI 49321 West |
| Wittenbach Wege Center
11715 Vergennes St, Lowell, MI 49331 West |
| Yankee Springs Recreation Area
2104 S. Briggs Road, Middleville, MI 49333 West |
Snowmobiling in Michigan
Take in the beauty of the Michigan wilderness as you fly across the snow in a snowmobile. Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are popular spots for snowmobilers, with thousands of trails crisscrossing the state. You can check out all the Michigan snowmobile maps here.
A big draw for snowmobile fans in Michigan is the International 500 race, touted as the toughest snowmobile race in the world.
International 500 Snowmobile Race
984 W 4th Ave Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Monday-Saturday, January 31-February 5, 2022
Professional snowmobilers race at speeds over 100 mph in Sault Ste Marie in this huge yearly event.
Since 1969, hundreds of thousands of diehard snowmobile and winter enthusiasts have journeyed to Sault Ste. Marie, MI to enjoy the frozen, snowy spectacle of the I-500, and be a part of the Upper Peninsula’s most astonishing snowmobile action.
The first Saturday of February every year is when the best snowmobile racers in the world go 500 laps/500 miles in the most demanding and grueling Snowmobile Race in the world!
Michigan Snowmobile Trails
Here’s where you can take that picturesque snowmobile ride on snowy trails in Michigan. The trails are endless.
Snowmobile - Upper Peninsula
Over 70 miles of maintained trails in the Gogebic Range Trail Authority system
Big Snow Resort's Indianhead and Blackjack Mountains are on Trail 2 between Bessemer and Wakefield, Michigan.
Rentals available
Big Snow Resort's Indianhead and Blackjack Mountains are on Trail 2 between Bessemer and Wakefield, Michigan.
Rentals available
Snowmobile - Upper Peninsula
3,000 miles in the Upper Peninsula for snowmobiling Michigan.
Direct access to the trail system of the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin is accessible from Ski Brule.
The groomed trails wind through the forests offering scenic overlooks, railroad grades, bridges, hills, lakes, cedar swamps and logging roads.
Ample trailer parking is available at Ski Brule with onsite dining, saloon and the array of activities for families.
No rentals on-site.
Direct access to the trail system of the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin is accessible from Ski Brule.
The groomed trails wind through the forests offering scenic overlooks, railroad grades, bridges, hills, lakes, cedar swamps and logging roads.
Ample trailer parking is available at Ski Brule with onsite dining, saloon and the array of activities for families.
No rentals on-site.
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
You can ride in & ride out from Treetops, just 3 miles from the trail system, and we offer trailer parking, heated indoor pools, hot tubs, and multiple restaurants.
No rentals available
No rentals available
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the Traverse City snowmobile trails, or perhaps you want to snowmobile off the trails in less congested, unmapped areas. Blue Sky Rentals, Inc. is pleased to offer guided tours in and around the Traverse City area. Guided tours can be customized to fit your needs, and rates are determined by your request. Please reserve your guided tour in advance, trail guide schedules book out early!
GUIDED TOURS ON THE BOARDMAN TRAIL SYSTEM
$150 guide fee for 4 hours, $250 guide fee for 8 hours. Guided tours for up to 5 snowmobiles. 6 or more snowmobiles a second guide will be required. Most guided tours are private tours, just you and your group.
Custom tours available. Groups larger than 5 snowmobiles require 2 guides. Second guide fee is $25 per hour. Times are estimated and will vary depending on your snowmobiling experience.
Single and double rentals available.
GUIDED TOURS ON THE BOARDMAN TRAIL SYSTEM
$150 guide fee for 4 hours, $250 guide fee for 8 hours. Guided tours for up to 5 snowmobiles. 6 or more snowmobiles a second guide will be required. Most guided tours are private tours, just you and your group.
Custom tours available. Groups larger than 5 snowmobiles require 2 guides. Second guide fee is $25 per hour. Times are estimated and will vary depending on your snowmobiling experience.
Single and double rentals available.
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
Crystal Mountain is surrounded by miles of northern Michigan snowmobile trails. Snowmobilers visiting Crystal Mountain have direct access to Michigan DNR Trail 391, which leads to a groomed network of Michigan DNR Designated Snowmobile Trails.
There are no on-site snowmobile trails at Crystal Mountain.
There are no on-site snowmobile trails at Crystal Mountain.
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
Private Guided tours are available Monday – Thursday by appointment only and Group tours on weekends are based on availability.
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
Guests of Shanty Creek Resort looking for trails of another variety are often very pleased to learn the Jordan Valley Trail System is just a few miles from Schuss Village, and from there Pure Michigan awaits.
If you don't have your own, several outfitters can hook you up including Snowblitz and Blue Sky Rentals.
If you don't have your own, several outfitters can hook you up including Snowblitz and Blue Sky Rentals.
Snowmobile - Northern Lower Peninsula
With 140″ to 180″ of annual snowfall and direct access to nearly 750 miles of groomed, connected and marked snowmobile trails, winter is a great time to visit us. You can ride your snowmobile right from your room, weather permitting.
Dog Sledding in Michigan
If you are looking for something a little different this year, we have created a list for you, with a variety of different dog sledding experiences. If you are just wanting a simple ride, we have you covered, and we have two locations listed in the Lower Peninsula for your family to enjoy.
If you’re unsure your family will enjoy a dog sled ride, but think they may enjoy watching a sled dog race, check out the links to some races.
Michigan Dog Sledding
Michigan Outdoor Winter Activities: Dog Sledding
| Husky Haven Sled Dogs
E17769 Nugent Lake Road, Shingleton, MI 49884 Upper Peninsula |
| Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Adventures
, McMillan, MI 49853 Upper Peninsula |
| Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and Wilderness Adventures
35605 River Rd, Tapiola, MI 49916 Upper Peninsula |
| Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire, MI 49615 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Shemhadar Kennels
6925 S 27 1/2 Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601 Northern Lower Peninsula |
| Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord, MI 49735 Northern Lower Peninsula |
World of Winter
Head to downtown Grand Rapids for the annual World of Winter event in January and February.
Sleigh Rides in Michigan
It doesn’t have to be Christmas to dash through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh. Michigan horse-drawn sleigh rides are around all winter!
High energy Michigan winter sports are pretty exciting, but some of us prefer a more leisurely winter escapade.
Michigan winter enthusiasts can swap downhill skis for cross country, opt to tube downhill instead of luge, or trade that high-speed snowmobile ride for a nice, low-key sleigh ride over the snow.
More Outdoor Winter Activities
Looking for more? Michigan has some crazy winter activities across the state. Explore frozen waterfalls, sled our gigantic sand dunes or climb ice towers. If you can dream it, it’s probably already being done somewhere in Michigan – we never say no to thrills!
This was very helpful for creating a list of things to do and ways to connect with people when everything is closed thank you Mary!
Please do not use Zion Christian School’s sledding hill anymore. We have had construction over the summer and our hill now has a brick wall with a 4 foot drop to a cement walkway at the bottom.
Wow best winter lists I’ve yet to find. Great job Mary. Thank You.