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Find your winter passion in Cadillac. Snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and frozen lakes make up a playground for the winter sports enthusiast.

CADILLAC WINTER SPORTS & RECREATION

Finding something to do in the cold weather months is EASY in Cadillac. With a regional snowmobile trail network topping out at nearly 500 miles through 5 counties, our winter sports trail network is second to none in the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Add up our 500,000 acres of National Forest with nearly 100 miles of backcountry trails for Fat Tire biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing along with three inland lakes with ice fishing opportunities at every turn, you have an incredible winter opportunity in the heart of Michigan.

It doesn’t stop there, Caberfae peaks is (literally) the cherry on top, with nearly 500′ of vertical drop on 34 beautifully groomed runs.

Video of Cadillac Winter Activities

Winter Sports & Snowmobiling in Cadillac Michigan. Snowmobiles going down a winter trail.

Get out and enjoy Winter in Cadillac!

XC Ski, Snowshoe & Fat Bike

Evergreen Trail

MacKenzie Trail

Clam River Greenway

Manistee River Trail/North Country Trail Loop

Downhill Skiing

North Country Trail System

Cadillac Pathway

Fife Lake Loop

Snowmobiling Trail Report

Big-M Recreation Area

White Pine Rail Trail

Heritage Trail at the Mitchell State Park

Cadillac Stories

Find the latest news and stories about the Cadillac region. Our team of local writers dig deep into the region’s culture and provide our travel community the latest about entertainment, art, culture, trails, seasons and so much more.

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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...

The Science of Snowmaking

Get an overview of snowmaking operations at Caberfae Peaks with their snowmaking expert, Tim Meyer.

Cadillac Pathway

The Cadillac Pathway is an 11.3-mile pathway with six loops on the pathways. The Cadillac Pathway is a multi-use, non-motorized recreation trail open for users year-round. The Pathway is on State-owned lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The...

Get Stoked for the 6th Annual Lower Peninsula Pinhead Reunion!

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Lower Peninsula Pinhead Reunion (LPPR) on January 25, 2025, at the beautiful Caberfae Peaks Resort. Whether you’re a seasoned telemark skier or just curious about the sport, this is the perfect event to celebrate winter,...

The Fatty Caddy Returns in 2025 at the Cadillac Pathway!

After a unseasonably warm winter in 2024, The Fatty Caddy is set to return in 2025. Cadillac will play host to the 3rd annual fat bike race on Saturday, February 22nd! Racers can choose either the sport or elite racing class and can expect the best trail conditions we...