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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

North Country Trail System

MacKenzie Trail

Clam River Greenway

Fife Lake Loop

Cadillac Pathway

Manistee River Trail/North Country Trail Loop

Big-M Recreation Area

Evergreen Trail

Heritage Trail at the Mitchell State Park

White Pine Rail Trail

Snowmobiling Trail Report

Downhill Skiing

Cadillac Stories

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Cadillac Pathway

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A Fresh Start For The “Fatty Caddy” Fat Bike Winter Race

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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...

Hit the Cadillac Snowmobile Trails

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Vertical Drop – Skiing in Cadillac

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