PEACEFUL & SILENT
WINTER SPORTS IN CADILLAC
Exploring Northern Michigan in winter means breathtaking views from every path. Experience unforgettable sights as you navigate our varied network of trails.
QUICK STATS
MILES OF MUILT-USE 4 SEASON TRAILS
MILES OF GROOMED CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
Cross-Country Skiing
Cadillac is a great destination for cross-country skiing. Four trail systems offer over sixty miles of groomed trails. Many trail systems for Nordic skiers are privately owned or part of downhill ski resorts. We have four ski areas where groups of volunteers are dedicated to maintaining and grooming trails. All trails are free, though each has a slotted pipe where donations can be left.
See the listing below of the groomed and backcountry trails available. Check trail reports before heading out, and always prepare for a safe adventure.
Winter Fat Tire Biking
Whether you are a snowshoer or fat biker, the Cadillac Pathway Winter Sports Trail (WST) is the place to be! The Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association (NMMBA) – Cadillac Pathway Grooming Team grooms a 3-foot-wide flat base. They use a compaction drag to compact the snow down and a V-plow to remove excess snow. They groom EVERY day, weather permitting.
The WST begins and ends at the trailhead located at Seeley Road. You can do the full 11-mile loop or a 5-mile loop (aka Polar Bear Loop) that leaves from the trailhead and does not cross Seeley Rd. The terrain on the east side of Seeley Rd is beginner to intermediate. Once you cross Seeley Rd, it is ranked intermediate to advanced. Nothing too technical, just some hefty climbs.
Note: There are maps located at key intersections. Please yield to cross-country skiers.
Snowshoeing
Cadillac is your destination for adventure snowshoeing. Surrounded by over 500,000 acres of State and National forest, there is no shortage of adventure.
Cadillac offers both marked trails and backcountry exploration. View the snowshoeing trail options below. When out breaking trail, please remember safety first. Always let others know where you are going, and backtrack your path. Check out trail reports below to plan your trek.
Heritage Trail/Carl T. Johnson grooming report can be obtained by calling the MDNR at Mitchell State Park at 231-775-7911.
Note: The cross-country ski trails are available, but you must not walk across the classic ski path groomed by our area volunteers; it is very disruptive to the classic skiers’ enjoyment of the trail.
Rentals Available at Caberfae Peaks
CADILLAC WINTER TRAILS MAP
