ALL WAYS

EXPLORING TRAILS

It’s time to explore the trail diversity the Cadillac Area has to offer. There are so many ways to explore trails in our area!

CADILLAC AREA TRAIL SYSTEMS

The Cadillac area offers over 200 miles of trails year-round. Whether you are hiking, biking, or walking, we have a trail for you.

All of our trails have public access with either free parking or MDNR recreation pass parking. Click on the trail systems below for trail maps, amenities, and tips.

Download Our Trails & Rivers Guide

Horse Trail Etiquette

We are proud partners of Leave No Trace & Tread Lightly!

When exploring our trails please be cognizant of other trail users around you and respect our natural resources.

5 Reasons Cadillac Is the Perfect Northwest Michigan Getaway

by CAVB Staff | August 12, 2026 | Cadillac Stories, Culture and Entertainment, Downtown, Food, Drink & Markets, Hiking Trails, ORV/JEEP, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Shopping, Water | 0 Comments

Northwest Michigan is booming with things to do year-round, and summer in Cadillac is no exception. When summer arrives, Cadillac makes it easy to spend every possible moment outdoors. Set between Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, this welcoming community offers...

Dogwalker’s Paradise: A Guide to Dog-Friendly Travel in the Cadillac Area

by CAVB Staff | May 13, 2026 | Fall, Hiking Trails, Late Fall, Spring, Summer, Trails & Parks, winter | 0 Comments

Dogwalker’s Paradise: A Guide to Dog-Friendly Travel in the Cadillac Area *Our Dog Blog is updated regularly; any additional suggestions are welcome* Traveling is great, but when you have dogs, it can get a bit “hairy” at times. In the Cadillac Area, there are plenty...

Spring in Cadillac: Seven Fun Spring Things to Do in Greater Cadillac

by CAVB Staff | March 20, 2026 | Biking, Cadillac Stories, Golfing, Hiking Trails, Out In The Middle Of Everywhere, Shopping, Spring, Trails & Parks, Water | 0 Comments

The snow starts melting, animals return from the long winter, the weather gets warmer, and flowers start blooming. Spring may be a jumble of all four seasons in one for Michiganders, but it’s a welcome sight after a long, grueling winter. But part of the problem is...

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

by CAVB Staff | November 20, 2025 | Hiking Trails, Trails & Parks, winter, Winter Skiing - XC Ski/Snowshoe/Fatbike | 0 Comments

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...

Walking & Restoring the Old Indian Trail: Footsteps, Stonework, and Shared History

by CAVB Staff | November 4, 2025 | Cadillac Stories, Culture and Entertainment, Hiking Trails, History, Late Fall, Self Guided Trips | 2 Comments

There’s something special about starting your day on a trail before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. At 7:00 AM, with a cool northern Michigan breeze and soft morning light filtering through the trees, I stepped onto the Old Indian Trail at Lake...