Winter Sports
There are around 600 miles of snowmobile trail through the forest.
Snowmobiling
The trails are groomed by several different partner organizations. Digital maps for the trails are available on the Michigan DNR's website. Trail condition reports can be found on the Michigan Snowmobile Association's website, updates are regularly provided by the clubs that groom the trails.
There are around 267 miles of trails on the Huron Zone of the Huron-Manistee National Forests.
- Alcona County Trail - This trail system is located within Alcona Co. There is one Forest Service-operated trailhead for this trail. The trail is 45 miles long and links to both the Iosco and Oscoda County snowmobile trails in the winter.
- Iosco County Snowmobile Trail - this trail is located in Iosco County and has four Forest Service-operated trailheads. This trail links to the Alcona County Trail.
- Ogemaw County Snowmobile Trail - this trail travels east to west, starting at the Iosco County line.
- Oscoda County Snowmobile Trail - this trail is located within Oscoda County and connects to the Alcona County Trail.
There are 332 miles of snowmobile trail on the Manistee Zone of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Honeymoon Lake, Newaygo, Oceana and Ward Hills are towards the southern end of the Manistee Zone, while the remaining trails are towards the northern section of the zone.
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40th St. Trailhead
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Going North - From 40th Street Trailhead to M-20 Trailhead, visitors will find themselves in a heavily wooded red pine area with several stream crossings.Going South - From 40th Street Trialhead to…
76th St. Trailhead
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Going North - From 76th Street Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead, hikers will travel toward and along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. As hikers travel north the terrain will get…
Au Sable River
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From Mio Pond to Lake Huron, the Au Sable is primarily managed by the HMNF. The river is managed in two sections, one from Mio Pond to Alcona Dam Pond, the second from Alcona Dam to Lake Huron.Au…
Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake Huron
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This section provides motorboat opportunities with a lake fishing atmosphere. Its flow of water still serves as an important link in the production of the state's electrical power supply.Flickr Photo…
Bear Creek River Access Site
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This site is located where Big Bear Creek and the Manistee River join. The site was formerly called "White Fence" for a white fence that used to be there. In September of 2009, a 41.7 lb. brown trout…
Bowman Lake Area
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This area not only has the Pere Marquette River running through it, but also contains a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail and habitat for the federally endangered Karner blue…
Bowman Lake Campground
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The campground is walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.Flickr Photo Album
Bowman Lake Trailhead
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Going North - From Bowman Lake Trailhead to Timber Creek Trailhead, visitors will go through the Bowman Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, travel along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River…
Freesoil Trailhead
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 Going North - Heading north will take you to the Udell Trailhead. The trail from Udell Trailhead to Freesoil Trailhead traverses the Udell Hills. After the trail crosses the Little Manistee…
High Bridge Access Site
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The Pere Marquette Railroad crossed the Big Manistee River on a 96-foot high, 1,200 ft long iron truss bridge. The bridge was torn down in 1955 but the foundations and some pilings are still seen…