DNR Porkies Winter Sports Complex

Plan your visit

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Getting here

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Tickets and passes

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Get information on lift tickets and season passes for the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports complex downhill ski and snowboard trails.

Rentals and lessons

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Get information on equipment rentals, including downhill skis and boots, snowboards and boots, helmets, snowshoes and more.

Lodging

Find winter lodging options within the state park and in nearby towns.

Dining options

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Dining options at the ski hill include a chalet with cafeteria-style restaurant, bring your own food and eat in the A-frame building, or find other local dining options nearby.

The mountain

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Trail status and snow report

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See a list of all the runs with their name and skill level - ranging from beginner to expert, get the latest snow and weather report.

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Trail maps

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Find trail maps for the Alpine skiing area including lifts and ski and snowboard runs, trail map for Nordic (cross-country) skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking trails, and map for the disc golf course.

Mountain stats

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Activities

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Downhill skiing and snowboarding

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The Porkies has downhill ski and snowboard runs for skiers of all skill levels and abilities, from groomed beginner runs to powder tree runs to steep expert runs.

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Cross-country ski, snowshoe and fat-tire bike

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The DNR maintains more than 20 miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. These trails are multi-use trails, please be courteous of all trail users.

Disc golf

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The 18-hole disc golf course, open late May through mid-October, winds through the woods and up to the ski hill, offering a beautiful view of Lake Superior.

Fall color chairlift rides

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Join us each fall for chairlift rides up to the top of the Porkies ski hill area for spectacular views of the fall color at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

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Disc golf

Disc golf

A well-maintained 18-hole disc golf course is located in the Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex. The course winds through the woods and up to the ski hill. The course offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior. The front 9 holes are accessible.

The course is free, and discs are available for rent at the park’s campground store located near the Union Bay Campground entrance on M-107.

The course is open late May through mid-October. Call 906-885-5275 for more info.

Other than a Recreation Passport, there's no additional cost to use the trails.

Download/print PDF disc golf map