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Chippewa Hills Pathway

Nordic cross-country skiers on the Chippewa Hills Pathway

Chippewa Hills Pathway

Directions

44.884351,-83.667487
Contact
Phone: 989-734-2543
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@Michigan.gov

The 9-mile Chippewa Hills Pathway, located near Alpena, offers four loops winding through a beautifully dense forest. The trailhead is 11 miles west of Ossineke via Nicholson and Kissau roads.

The pathway is maintained with the help of the Thunder Bay Trails Association.

The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter.

Activities

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Cross-country skiing

All nine miles of the trail are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months.

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Equestrian

The multi-use trail is open to horseback riding.

hiking

Hiking

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Mountain biking

All nine miles of trail are open to mountain biking. A separate single-track trail runs parallel to the footpath; it is not well-signed at this time.

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.

Area and trail maps

Download trail map

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Photos