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North Western State Trail

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North Western State Trail

Directions

45.364941, -84.970879
Contact
Phone: 231-348-8280
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@Michigan.gov

The 32-mile North Western State Trail is part of an extensive regional trail network that connects Petoskey, Alanson, Pellston and Mackinaw City. The 7-mile section of trail between M-119 in Petoskey and Powers Road in Alanson has an asphalt surface. The 23-mile segment of trail between Alanson and Mackinaw City was improved in 2015 with has a packed crushed limestone surface.

Please note that snowmobiles are permitted during the winter months.

Trail activities

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Biking

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Equestrian

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Hiking

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Snowmobiling

The trail is open to snowmobiling Dec. 1 to March 31 (weather-dependent).

Area and trail maps

Download trail map

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