St. Martin's Ski Trail

ST. Martin's Cross Country Ski Trail

Trail Distance:

3 miles with 2 loops of 1.5 miles and 3 miles.

Description:

St. Martin hiking/walking/cross country ski trail is maintained by the St. Ignace Ranger District of the Hiawatha National Forest. Located in the Hiawatha National Forest the St. Martin ski trail was completed in 1992.

The trail is rated as easy to moderate. Tall grass and no defined treadway makes locating the trail difficult. The beginning of the trail is located near the first pond approximately 1/4 mile south of M-134 on Search Bay Road (FR-3436).

Points of interest O outstanding opportunities to view wildlife, particularly in the cedar areas which are part of the St. Martin deer yard. Eagles and hawks also tend to winter in this area and are visible in tall trees along Search Bay Road.

Trail Facts Trail Type: Hiking/Walking, X-Country Skiing Trail Distance: 3 mi. Loops: 2 Shortest: 1.5 mi Longest: 3 mi. Trail Surface: Natural Trail Use Fee: None Method of Ski Trail Grooming: yes Skiing Ability Suggested: Novice Hiking Trail Difficulty: Easy Mountain Biking Ability Suggested: NA Terrain: Steep 0%, Hilly 0%, Moderate 40%, Flat 60% Camping: None Directions to Trailhead: 6 miles west of Hessel on M-134

Michigan Atlas & Gazetteer Location: 94A4.106D4

County Location: Mackinac

Information courtesy of USDA Forest Service.

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