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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

Fife Lake Loop

XC Ski, Snowshoe & Fat Bike

White Pine Rail Trail

Downhill Skiing

Clam River Greenway

Heritage Trail at the Mitchell State Park

Cadillac Pathway

North Country Trail System

Evergreen Trail

Big-M Recreation Area

Snowmobiling Trail Report

Manistee River Trail/North Country Trail Loop

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 Cadillac Snowmobile Experience

Many have been in anticipation of the trails opening to ride since the cold weather set in, while others have been working on the area trails year around. Those year around warriors are our Cadillac Area Winter Promotions volunteers. The Cadillac Area 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...

The Science of Snowmaking

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

The Fatty Caddy Returns in 2024 at the Cadillac Pathway!

After a successful first year, Fatty Caddy organizers Raymond Passchier and Joe Cantwell are building on that momentum to bring another fun group of riders to town. Cadillac will play host to the 2nd annual fat bike race on Saturday, February 24th! Racers can choose...