Winter Destination

Baraga County – Your New Winter Destination

Discover all that Baraga County has to offer winter enthusiasts when you visit our Upper Peninsula winter wonderland. Skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities abound, with some trails available right from the doorstep of your lodging. Even in winter, the area’s beautiful waterfalls are a major attraction for visitors.

Baraga County stretches along the south shore of Lake Superior and reaches down into the Ottawa National Forest. It is bordered to the east by Marquette County, to the south by Iron County and to the west by Houghton County. It benefits from the lake effect snowfall in the region.

There are 145 miles of groomed snowmobile trails taking you to all points in Baraga County, including Mt. Arvon – the highest natural point in Michigan! Information concerning snow conditions in Baraga County can be found in the snow and trail report, listed on the Baraga County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s website: www.visitbaragacounty.com. There are almost 450 miles of trails across the entirety

of the Ottawa National Forest (ONF) for snowmobile riding. For more information on snowmobiling opportunities on the ONF, visit: www.fs.usda.gov/.../recreation/wintersports.

Nordic-style warriors can explore the Pinery Lakes Cross-Country Ski Trails located off Indian Cemetery Road, five miles north of L’Anse on Main Street/Skanee Road. Set in a thick forest of red pines, the trail features three marked trail loops which can be combined for a total of five miles of groomed trails. The trails are groomed for the traditional skier. (Sorry, no snowshoers, hikers or dog walkers on this trail.)

For those favoring big ‘shoes, take a trip to L’Anse Township Park where you can snowshoe Cathy’s Path and Soup’s Loop. Parking is located on the Skanee Road, 2 miles northeast of downtown L’Anse and just 800 feet past the L’Anse Township Park entrance. Another local favorite is the peaceful Pinery Lake Cross-Country Ski Trails east of L’Anse. Each February brings a lantern lit snowshoe outing on the L’Anse Township Trails. Check the Convention and Visitor Bureau’s website for details.

Ice anglers aren’t forgotten in Baraga County, which boasts any number of lakes. Try your luck and skill ice fishing on Lake Superior’s Keweenaw or Huron Bay, or on the many inland lakes in Baraga County. Pick up fishing supplies and licenses at local retail outlets. There are a number of resorts and motels that offer relaxing accommodations.