It's Time To Plan Your Winter Getaway!

With no shortage of cold weather activities, the Cadillac area is your first chance at “Up North” winter fun!

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WINTER CONDITIONS UPDATES

Get the latest reports as winter ramps up and we prepare for the snowy season!

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Caberfae Ski Conditions

UPDATED 11/30/24

BASE: Building/In Progress

OPENING WEEKEND HOURS:
Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8 - 10am to 4:30pm

Ski Slope Notes

Mother Nature is coming up big for us through this holiday weekend to kick off winter! We are busy with snowmaking operations in high gear and are looking forward to opening next Saturday - we will see you all out on the slopes!

Waiting for ice

Ice Fishing Report -

UPDATED 11/30/24

We have high hopes for this winter after last year's disappointing ice fishing season! All open water as of right now but stay tuned for updates! Get the latest from Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop.

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Snowmobile Report

UPDATED: 11/30/24
TRAIL BASE: N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS:
Not Yet Groomed
NEW SNOW LAST 24 HRS:
6-8″

More Details

Beautiful snow!! We’ve gotten 6-8” of lake effect snow, so not a great base for trails, but sure is a good start! Caberfae Peaks opens next weekend and we will hopefully be grooming out on the trails before too long. You can find updates soon on Pete's Trail Report!

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Cadillac Pathway
& MacKenzie Ski Trail

UPDATED 11/30/24

XC Ski Trail

UPDATED 11/30/24:

XC Trail - Conditions are improving but the ground is still warm. Stay tuned for updates as we begin grooming operations!

Winter Sports Trail 🚲

UPDATED 11/30/24:

Loving the snow we got over the holiday weekend! When we have updates, we will post them here! Support our volunteer grooming efforts today!

MacKenzie XC Ski Trail

UPDATED 11/30/24:

A friendly reminder to join and share our Facebook page with fellow trail enthusiasts as it’s always our most up to date reports! Learn more about the MacKenzie Trail here.

 SEASONAL STORIES

Read the latest on what makes the Cadillac area special this time of year!

Experience the Cozy Cabin Life this Winter in Cadillac

If you’re looking for a unique sleep-away experience, check out one of the many cabin style options right here in Cadillac! Our local hotels are convenient, but if you are looking for more of a home away from home experience there are some great options for families,...

Winter Fun at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center

Winter hikes, ice fishing classes and more! The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, at the popular Mitchell State Park, offers a range of programs for all ages. Visitors are greeted by a 500 gallon aquarium showcasing the fish of Lake Mitchell and Lake...

Winter Paddling The Pine

Northern Michigan is packed with fun things to do and the winter season doesn't slow us down! Jake and Alaney Miltner at Pine River Paddlesports have pioneered a new way to enjoy The Pine River which see’s thousands of paddlers every summer and now you can enjoy the...

Winter Hiking The Manistee River Trail

For years, I've been winter backpacking all over the county from Utah to Maine! But the scenic trails we have right here at home are some of the best I've ever had the pleasure of exploring. My most recent winter hike with friends is a tradition that we try to plan...

WINTER FUN IN CADILLAC

It’s not too early to start planning your stay! There are so many ways to enjoy Winter in the Cadillac area.

GRAB A MAP

We have maps for every trail and season!

Explore our website to find more, but here are some popular ones to get you started.

MILES OF MULTI-USE 4 SEASON TRAILS

TRAILS WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN

LOCAL EVENTS

Explore our events calendar to see what’s happening in Cadillac this week!