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Wildwood Hills Pathway

a trail through a forest

Wildwood Hills Pathway

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Phone: 231-238-9392

Discover the scenic beauty of the Wildwood Hills Pathway, an 11-mile multi-loop trail straddling the Cheboygan-Emmet County border, 6 miles southwest of Indian River. This diverse trail system winds through rolling hills blanketed in upland forest, traversing old railroad beds and passing through the charming town of Wildwood. Enjoy wide, well-maintained paths with gentle ascents and easy curves.

There are two trailheads. One is at the intersection of Wildwood Road and Amys Trail, 8.5 miles from Indian River via South Straits Highway, M-68 W and Parke Road. The second trail is off Wildwood Road, 6.2 miles from Indian River via South Straits Highway.

In winter, the trails are groomed for classic cross-country skiing (skate skiing not permitted).

Trail activities

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Cross-country skiing

The trails are groomed in the winter for cross-country skiing, however, the trail does not support skate skiing. The pathway is maintained with the help of the Top of Michigan Trails Council.

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Equestrian

This multi-use trail is open to horseback riding.

hiking

Hiking

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Mountain biking

All 11 miles of looped trails are open to mountain biking. The pathway offers wide paths with easy curves and gentle ascents.

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Snowshoeing

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

Area and trail maps

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