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    Kayaking
  • Cross-country
    Skiing and
    Snowshoeing
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Northern Hardwoods
Cross-country Ski Area

The Northern Hardwoods Cross-Country Ski Area offers skiers over 9 miles of groomed trails. Explore the beauty of the Northwoods as you ski through a mature stand of sugar maple, beech, and yellow birch. View magnificent hardwood forests, marshes, and the frozen beauty of the Manistique River. Novices and advanced skiers alike will discover trails that are challenging, fun and full of wildlife.

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Trail Grooming

• Trails are groomed as conditions and staff allow, usually once per week.
• Trails are groomed for classic cross-country skiing.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip within Refuge regulations, please follow these guidelines:

• Ski during daylight hours only.
• Tell friends or family where you will be skiing.

• Motorized vehicles are prohibited on ski trails.

• Dogs and snowshoeing are not allowed on the cross-country ski trails as they damage the groomed tracks.
• Cross-country skiing is allowed anywhere on the Refuge, not only the ski trails. Regulations restricting dogs and snowshoes apply only on the groomed ski trails.

Ski Trail Brochure (with map).

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere on the Seney National Wildlife Refuge with acception to the Northern Hardwoods Ski Trail. If you would like to snowshoe along side the trail you are welcome but please do not snowshoe across ski tracks as this interferes with skiers enjoyment.