Southwest Michigan Skiing and Snowboarding
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI AREAS


There are many nordic ski areas throughout Michigan.  This is by no means a
complete list. Be sure to check local nature centers, city and county parks for cross
country skiing opportunities.

Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
The Cross-Country Ski areas that comprise the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
are committed to providing you with the finest and most diversified groomed
cross-country skiing trails, and information about the latest cross-country trail
conditions.

Michigan Nordic Ski Racer
Find information on nordic racing, training, equipment and an extensive trail guide
listing trails throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Ontario, Canada.

Michigan DNR
Use the search page to find trails for cross-country skiing in state parks and
recreation areas.  Choose 'Cross County Ski' in the Find by Activity box and hit the
search button.


Cross-Country Ski Headquarters Roscommon MI
Retail store, rental, day lodge, restaurant and almost 20 miles of trails.

Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
In addition to ice skating and luging, you can also enjoy over 10 miles of Michigan's
finest cross-country ski trails. The lighted trails were designed to enjoy Muskegon
State Park's natural beauty and character.

Five Pines Berrien Center
Five Pines features one mile of groomed cross-country ski trails, with plenty of
equipment available. Trails vary from hilly to flat open land in beautiful wooded
countryside. Anyone from a pure beginner to the experienced skier can enjoy an
afternoon on our trails.

Sarett Nature Center Benton Harbor
Experience the nature preserve in a new way as you enjoy cross country skiing and
snowshoeing on several miles of trails throughout the 800-acre nature area.

Berrien County Parks Niles and Berrien Center
Madeline Bertrand County Park in Niles features three miles of level to gently rolling
trails through pine and oak forests and along a bluff overlooking the St. Joseph River.
Skiers may also explore trails in adjacent St. Patrick's County Park in Indiana. Love
Creek County Park in Berrien Center offers five miles of open trails and challenging
wooded slopes and turns. In addition to tracks for traditional or classic skiing, many
trails at Love Creek include a groomed lane for cross-country ski skating.

St Joseph County (Indiana) County Parks
St Patrick's County Park in South Bend offers cross-country skiing and tubing
Wednesday through Sunday late December through February.
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