GAYLORD AREA
Gaylord
SKIERS TRAIL GUIDE
BOYNE
FALLS
EAST
JORDAN
1
OLD US 27
CHANDLER ROAD
SLASHING
ROAD
10
THUMB LAKE ROAD
VANDERBILT
STURGEON VALLEY ROAD
WHITMARSH ROAD
ELMIRA
Gaylord
4
SPARR ROAD
WILKINSON ROAD
9
5 CHARLES BRINK ROAD
3
LONE PINE ROAD
OLD ALBA ROAD
US
13
1
MARQUARDT ROAD
6
W. OTSEGO LAKE DRIVE
JOHANNESBURG
VIENNA
CORNERS
M-32
OPAL LAKE ROAD
OLD STATE ROAD
MANCELONA ROAD
WATERS
8
BUTTLES
ROAD
LEWISTON
OL D
US
27
MANCELONA
MERIDIAN LINE ROAD
M-32
MERIDIAN LINE ROAD
2
OLD US 27
M-32
COUNTY
ROAD 612
FREDERIC
LOVELLS
7
Welcome to Cross Country Skiing
in the Gaylord Area!
Following are detailed trail maps and information for nine trails for you to ski and
explore. Boasting over 180 inches of annual snowfall and heavily wooded rolling
terrain, the Gaylord area offers some of the most enjoyable and challenging Cross
Country Skiing in Michigan. Whether you’re a beginner or expert skiier, you’re sure
to have a great time on the trail systems that suit your taste!
These maps are compliments of
GAYLORD AREA
CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU
P.O. Box 3069 • Gaylord, MI 49734
www.gaylordmichigan.net
www.gaylordgolfmecca.com
SPRING BROOK PATHWAY
2
WARNER CREEK PATHWAY

st
Jo
rd
an
Chandler Road
Ea
Howard
Road
1
1½
-1
Parking
Mi
Spring
Brook
Creek
1.4 MILE
LOOP
Warner
C
Swamp
1.2
MILE
LOOP
M-32
US 131
1½
Miles 
Parking
r eek
Sw a m p
N
le s
OUTSIDE LOOP
4.5 Miles • 7.2 K
Steep Climb
3.8 MILE • 6.1 K LOOP
Hardwoods
Hardwoods
1.7 MILE LOOP
Down Hill Run
Sl a
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Hills
ad
N
O’Brien’s Pond
Located 9 miles northeast
of Boyne Falls on Chandler
Road in Charlevoix County.
DNR Mackinaw State Forest.
3
Thumb Lake Road
• Trail Fees: Donation
• 10 K Scenic Trail
• Not Groomed But
Frequently Used
PINE BARON PATHWAY
4
N
TOTAL OUTSIDE LOOP
6.25 Miles • 10 K
Located 15 miles west of
Gaylord on M-32, 1½ miles
west of US 131 in Antrim
County. DNR State Forest.
TREETOPS RESORT
E. Bailey
Pond
Lone Pine Road
BIG
TREE
.8 K
HIGHLINE LOOP
2.5 Miles • 4 K
THE
PLUNGE
1.5 K
• Trail Fees: Donation
• 14 K Novice Trail
• Groomed once a week, 2
sets of diagonal tracks.
Treetops
Inn
HARRY’S
WAY
.3 K
Jones
Golf Shop
JACOB
GNARLEY
.85 K
LOOP
DE
LOOP
.8 K
PARKING
LOT
KICKOFF
1K
KICKOFF
.2 K
Old Alba Road Gaylord - 6 Miles 
Located 6 miles west of
Gaylord off Old Alba Road
in Otsego County. DNR
Mackinaw State Forest.
Treetops
Lodge
DARE DEVIL
.7 K
HARRY’S
WAY
.5 K
RELIC PINE LOOP
2 Miles • 3.2 K
Parking
WHOOPSY LOOP
2 Miles • 3.2 K
NOVICE
INTERMEDIATE
EXPERT
BAILEY’S
TRAIL
.2 K
N
TWIN HEMLOCK LOOP
2.25 Miles • 3.6 K
• Trail Fees: Donation
• 6.1 K Novice Trail
• Not Groomed But
Frequently Used
3962 Wilkinson Rd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.6711
888.TREETOPS
ENTRANCE ROAD
 Boyne Falls - 7 Miles
KICKOFF .4 K
Starter
Shack
www.treetops.com
• Trail Fees: $5, Under age 8 Free
• Diagonal and Skating
• Ski Lessons and Rentals
• Lodge Rooms, Bar and Lounge
MARSH RIDGE RESORT
IL
TR A
TOP
i ve
AuSable River
Op
MA P
Fo
Timber Valley
A
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ID G
K
3.5
ot h
IL
1535 Opal Lake Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.939.8919
www.michaywe.com
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NORTH LAKE
TRAIL .9 K
Ro a
d
Lake
Michaywé
ill s
N
LE R
STINKER
2K
WEST RIDGE
TRAIL
North branch of the
.8 K
Porcupine Path
SOUTH
LAKE
TRAIL
.9 K
Clubhouse
K9
BAC
P
LO O K
4.5
FRONT 9
LOOP
4.5 K
• Trail Fees: Donation
• 17 K Groomed/2 K Lighted Trails
• Diagonal and Skating
• Inn the Woods Restaurant / Bar
BUTTLES ROAD PATHWAY
Ellsworth Road
BACK
FORTY
SCREAMER
1K
LOOP A
1¾ Miles • 2.8 K
Hidden Lake
BACK FORTY
and most of
WEST TRAIL
SYSTEM
2.5-6.5 K
*Season
and family
rates available.
LOOP C
3 Miles • 4.8 K
LOOP B
1-1/8 Miles • 2 K
County
Road 495
INTERMEDIATE
Crystal Lake
EXPERT
PANCAKE
1.2 K
N
Parking
Buttles Road
ROLLERCOASTER
6K
NOVICE
Dr
A SS
BIRCH P
FORBUSH CORNER
4971 County Road 612
Frederic, MI 49733
989.348.5989
www.forbushcorner.com
• Trail Fees: $20*
• 30 K Groomed Trails
• Diagonal and Skating
Old
Ski
Slopes
RIDGE
NOVICE
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
SKATING LOOP
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S
A R SH
O U TH M
Scenic
L
Boardwalk
Old US 27 South
NORTH
MARSH
RIDGE
Parking
& Main
Lodge
Michaywé
Drive
Michaywé Campground
iV
Bon
Fire
Area
OAK
TRAIL
NORTH
RIVER
TRAIL
1.1 K
SOUTH RIVER
TRAIL 1.1 K
I
TR A
DIC K
NOR 1.8
HIL L
G
MEADOW
TRAIL
Sk
R
R ID
OP
SH RIDGE
 Gaylord - 6 Miles
N
NO
TH
BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED / EXPERT
LIGHTED TRAIL
ROADS
Campfires Pkwy.
NORTH MAR
• Trail Fees: Call for info
• 20 K Trails,
Not Groomed,
Used Often
• Diagonal and
BEGINNERS
TRACK
Skating Loops
O
EL
Charles Brink Road
3 Miles to M-32 
MEADOW
TRAIL
UN
XR
FO
MICHAYWÉ
r
4815 Old US 27 South
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5552
800.743.7529
www.marshridge.com
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Nor thsta
5
McMullen
Lake
WEST TRAIL
SYSTEM
Lewiston
GREEN TRAIL
2.5 K
LIL COASTER 2.3 K
County Road 612
MAIN LODGE
I-75 Exit 264 ¼ Miles 
Roberts Road

N
Located 4 miles north of
• Trail Fees: Donation
Lewiston on Buttles Road
• 10 K Trail for Novice
in Montmorency County.
and Intermediate Skiers
DNR Mackinaw State Forest. • Not Groomed, Used Often
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SHINGLE MILL PATHWAY
Grass Lake
Road
ELK TRAIL ~ .25 Miles • .4 K
GAYLORD ELK PARK
10
10
idge R
ASPEN PARK
Tin Br
9
Grass
Lake
11 MILE LOOP
Village of
Cornwell
Campsite
8
9
es
PARKING
r
0.10 Mil
6
Ford Lake
12
6 MILE LOOP
s • .32 K
K TRAIL
HEMLOC
.20 Mile
L
RAI
KT 4K
LOC • .2
HEM Miles
.15
Pigeon Bridge
Road
AIL
K TR
LOC
K
.16
s•
Mile
HEM
.10
Pigeon River
Campground
Ford Lake
Road
Forest Area
Headquarters
i ve
nR
Pig
eo
.15 Miles • .24 K
5
N
r
MEADOW TRAIL
N
R i ve
10 MILE LOOP
RAIL
NORTH T
s • .64 K
.40 Mile
Commerce
Blvd.
eon
7
Lighted
Main Kiosk
Pig
Campsite
4
HEMLOCK TRAIL
.50 Miles • .8 K
Located east of South
Otsego Avenue on
Commerce Boulevard
in downtown Gaylord.
• Trail Fees: None
• 2.56 K Groomed/Lighted Trails
• Park Open 6:00am to 11:00pm
• Elk Park Visible From Trail
1¼
MILE
LOOP
3
¾ MILE 2
LOOP
Pigeon Bridge
1
Campground
Parking
SKI TRAILS
ROADS
RIVER / LAKE
 Vanderbilt / I-75 - 11 Miles
Located 11 miles east of
Vanderbilt on Sturgeon
Valley Road. DNR
Mackinaw State Forest.
Sturgeon Valley Road
• Trail Fees: Donation
• 17 K Novice Trail with two
Intermediate Downhills
• Not Groomed, Used Often
Enjoy Cross Country Skiing at its best in the Gaylord area!