Cross Country & Back Country Skiing the Porcupine Mountains

The 92 square miles that make up the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park are a cross-country skiing paradise. The Porkies Ski Area boasts 200 skiable acres with a 641-foot vertical drop and 12 runs. Its longest run is 1.2 miles long. Explore more than 87 miles of designated cross-country ski trails. Enjoy sweeping hilltop vistas of Lake Superior. Glide quietly through glades of thick hemlocks. See waterfalls transformed by the cold of winter.

In addition, snowshoers looking for a true back-country experience will love the Porcupine Mountains. The 60,000-acre State Park combines with hundreds of thousands of acres of national forest lands to form one of the Midwest’s largest true wilderness areas.

Recreation Passport Required: Yes

 
Phone Number (906) 885-5275

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The large amount of snow the western Upper Peninsula receives is regarded by many as both a blessing and a curse, but it is perfect for winter fun. Lake-effect snow and warmer temperatures bring many to this all-natural-snow area. Warmer air passing over the lake picks up moisture, depositing up to 20 feet of powder snow per season. – Read More: exploringthenorth.com

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