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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!

MacKenzie Trail

XC Ski, Snowshoe & Fat Bike

Heritage Trail at the Mitchell State Park

White Pine Rail Trail

Fife Lake Loop

Downhill Skiing

Evergreen Trail

Clam River Greenway

Big-M Recreation Area

Manistee River Trail/North Country Trail Loop

Snowmobiling Trail Report

Cadillac Pathway

North Country Trail System

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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...

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...

Horizontal Glide – XC Skiing in Cadillac

Cross County Skiing in Cadillac While Caberfae Peaks offers plenty of thrills for alpine skiers, cross-country skiers can delight in a trio of free, groomed, public trail systems in the Cadillac area. Nearest to Caberfae Peaks is the 10 mile-long McKenzie Trail. Local...

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,...

Vertical Drop – Skiing in Cadillac

Back in the day, the Cadillac area was the state’s first ski destination. That legacy is a point of pride for the area, but Cadillac’s storied past does not mean that the area is resting on its laurels. These days, Michigan’s oldest ski destination is also...