Take a Trek on the Corsair Cross-Country Ski Trails

Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in Northern Michigan. Not only does it provide a fun and healthy means of exercise in the coldest months, but it's also the perfect way to explore our beautiful winter landscapes over miles of snow-covered trails. When you stay at Huron House this winter, you'll want to make time to traverse the Corsair Trail System through the Huron National Forest. These protected lands are impressive any time of year, but when the snow begins to fall, they take on an extra magical quality that simply must be enjoyed.

The Corsair Trail System is where you find some of the best cross-country skiing Michigan has to offer. One of the largest groomed trail networks in the state, Corsair offers 28 miles of trails with three interconnected areas, each with its own trailhead: Corsair, Silver Valley and Wright's Lake. With terrain ranging from easy to more difficult, the Corsair Trailhead can accommodate beginners and experienced skiers alike. The Silver Valley Trailhead offers a gentler and less hilly experience for skiers, while the Wright's Lake Trailhead is more challenging with longer loops and steeper hills. This printable trail map will help you navigate your way.

Enjoy the beauty of the Corsair Trails as they wind through rolling red and jack pine forests and along the edge of meandering ice-locked streams. You'll find peace in the hush of this winter wonderland as you traverse meadows, hills and valleys covered in a blanket of white. With every smooth glide of your skis, take in your frosty surroundings and admire the great outdoors in this season of nature's slumber.

Maintained through a cooperative effort of the U.S. Forest Service and the Corsair Trail Council, small entry fees and season passes help to provide the necessary funds to keep the trails well-groomed. You can pick up your Corsair Ski Trails Grooming Pass at Nordic Sports in nearby East Tawas. It's also a great place to shop for all the gear you'll need to suit up for a cross-country skiing adventure. Book your winter getaway at Huron House and come see why a growing legion of local ski aficionados are taking advantage of the Corsair Trails.