When the snow falls, winter fun begins in 大湾, Michigan. Whether you’re looking to snowmobile, backcountry ski, 雪鞋, 或者冰鱼, 大湾 offers a scenic backdrop for your winter adventure. To warm up during your days on the trails, visit Hungry Hollow Café, Lumberjack Tavern, or Thunder Bay Inn to get a bite to eat and learn about the intriguing history of this quaint town. When you turn in for the night, enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and snow in this rugged winter wonderland. 

Snowmobiles lined up outside of Thunder Bay Inn in 大湾, MI

玩雪地摩托车

大湾 is a popular spot for snowmobilers around the state and the region. Cruise past old-growth trees, glittering icicles, frozen bodies of water, and wildlife on a snowmobiling trip in and around 大湾. The 大湾 community is home to 172 miles of Michigan Designated Snowmobile 小径, which require permits to ride and enable you to ride state-designated trails and many more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). State-designated trails are open December 1 - March 31 and are groomed by the 大湾 550 Snowmobile Club when there is enough snow on the ground. For information on permitting, safety, snowmobile registration, and interactive maps, visit the Department of Natural Resources website. 参观 大湾 550 Snowmobile Club webpage for updates on trail conditions. Need to rent a snowmobile? 看看 hg6668皇冠登录 Powersports, located in nearby Negaunee.

A woman smiling while cross country skiing in 大湾, MI

Cross-country 滑雪 

Experience true solitude and fall in love with 大湾’s breathtaking natural landscape on a pair of skis. 大湾 has two trail networks that are ideal for cross-country skiing: 大湾径 and Saux Head trails, which are part of the Noquemanon Trail Network. 

大湾径: Looking for a unique backcountry skiing experience? The 大湾径 is for you. Affectionately described as “groomed wilderness,” the pathway offers 16 km of trails with varying levels of difficulty. The Meditation Loop (5.8 km) is a beginner level trail with a combination of tight wooded classic tracks to open trails for those who are learning to ski. The popular Hidden Grin Loop (6.4 km) is a stellar intermediate-level ski that winds through hardwood trees, a beautiful hemlock forest, 和溪. The 山熊 Loop (9.2 km) is nestled into the Huron Mountains with challenging climbs and advanced-level downhill glides. Experienced skiers will want to extend their 山熊 ski to the Ridgeline Loop (2.1 km) for panoramic views on the mountain top, a highlight of the 大湾径. The descent off the mountain is challenging, but lots of fun for the seasoned skiers.

Combine Hidden Grin, 山熊, and Ridgeline loops for a great day of invigorating skiing in the wilderness. 

Saux Head: Just outside of 大湾, the Saux Head trails system draws in skiers looking for beautiful terrain in an uncrowded setting. Ski through towering, old-growth white pines, and hemlocks as you sneak views of Saux Head Lake. The system comprises several inner loops and an outer loop of approximately 12km. which range from easy to moderately challenging. 

Please Check the NTN trail report for the latest information on trails and conditions. Due to the remote location of the 大湾径 and Saux Head trails, it is recommended that one always ski with a partner. There is very limited cell phone service. Please support trail development and maintenance efforts by purchasing a membership, donating, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor of the NTN.

 

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