With amazing water trails and hiking trails, sometimes it’s easy to think of Sault Ste. Marie as an outdoor lover’s summertime dream location. But we are happy to let you know there are more than enough wintertime trails available to delight outdoor enthusiasts year-round. So grab your snowshoes and cross-country skis and get ready to start your adventure in Sault Ste. Marie today!

Nothing captures the peace and tranquility of nature like silent sports such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Looking to get out of town? The North County Trail stretches for 122 miles in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, skirting lake shores and riverbanks, wandering through northern boreal forests, and rambling along ancient ridges. Map information for the Eastern Upper Peninsula can be found HERE. If you’re looking for a beautiful trek and a stunning U.P. attraction, venture along the North Country Trail to the Tahquamenon Falls State Park! More details HERE.

If you’re just looking for a walk in nature while visiting the Soo discover the Algonquin Trail a short drive from downtown Sault Ste. Marie. You can even escape for a nighttime ski along lamp-lit trails! One of the most important things about planning a day out in the woods is the snow conditions.

Protect Michigan trails by not using them when muddy

Riding or walking on a muddy trail destroys the surface. It leaves ruts/deep holes, uneven tire and footprints, contributes to erosion and creates a hard-to-fix trail surface. Hint: If you are leaving visible bicycle ruts, deep footprints or hoof tracks the trail is too muddy.

For a true winter, adventure snowshoe or cross-country ski along the lantern-lit trails of Tahquamenon Falls State Park on specific weekends in February. Take a look at their calendar of events HERE. A limited number of snowshoes are available, on a first-come basis.

The fastest-paced excitement available in the Sault is definitely snowmobiling. With hundreds of miles of trails, the Soo is truly a snowmobile winter haven. Click the links below for additional information:

• Snowmobile Safety Class
• Trail Permits
• Trail Conditions
• Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Trail Map
• I-500 Snowmobile Race
• Snowmobile Rentals
• Request a Free Snowmobile Map

Experience “NASCAR on Ice when” you join the crowd for the 55th Annual International I-500 Snowmobile Race Saturday, February 3rd, 2024! Learn more HERE.