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Pine Baron Pathway

A path through pine trees in winter with ski tracks

Pine Baron Pathway

Directions

45.004693,-84.742894
Contact
Phone: 989-732-5485
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@michigan.gov

Located near Gaylord in Otsego County, the 6.25-mile Pine Baron Pathway takes visitors through a beautifully dense forest. Four loops wind through a forest of hardwoods and pines and only involve a few minor changes in elevation.

This pathway is most popular in winter when it is groomed as a single-track cross-country ski trail.

The trailhead is 5 miles southwest of Gaylord via M-32 West, South Townline Road, Milbocker Road and Lone Pine Road.

Trail activities

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Cross-country skiing

All 6.25 miles of the trail are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months.

hiking

Hiking

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Mountain biking

All 15 miles of trail are open to mountain biking. The trail is not groomed for fat-tire biking in winter, and bikers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.

Area and trail maps

Download trail map

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Photos