Cross Country Skiing on Mackinac Island

The Mackinac Island Ski club grooms trails on the east and north side of the Island in Mackinac Island State Park.

The cross country ski trails wind through the pristine woods of Mackinac Island State Park and allow the winter visitor to see all of the natural and historical landmarks of the island.

You can follow the ski trails to the interior of the island and take in the vistas from the highest point on the island at Fort Holmes. Or ski through the woods to Arch Rock and enjoy the view of Lake Huron from the bluffs on the eastern side of the island.

Winter on Mackinac Island – Cross Country Skiing – Photo Gallery (Click on photos for captions & slideshow view)

Mackinac Bridge from the main ice line to the island from St. Ignace.

Mountain biking with studded tires is also a good way to get around on the island in the winter.

Main street of Mackinac Island in the winter.

Shepler's with ice and open water in the background.

Sugar Loaf Rock with open water in the distance.

Arch Rock - Mackinac Island. The ski trails lead you to the top of Arch Rock.

East of the Island - Lake Huron Ice and Water.

Mackinac Island has fantastic cross country trails - groomed for skating and classic skiing.

A private plane lands (right hand side of photo, just above treeline). Day trips to the island by private plane are a good way to visit the island during the winter.

The Grand Hotel endures the snow and ice.

The morning taxi pulls past the Grand Hotel.

The winter view from the porch of the Grand Hotel.

The ice bridge to St. Ignace as seen from Sunset Rock.

Islanders return from the mainland with supplies.

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