Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

XC Skiing & Snowshoeing

Strap skis or snowshoes to your feet and get out on the trails of Newaygo County. Winter adventure awaits on over 75 miles of trails and over 5,000 acres of nature preserve and parks.

Looped Trails

Enjoy the crisp winter air and the sun glistening on snow as you glide through the wood-lined lanes of Newaygo County. Whether cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, we have the right path for you offering the simplicity of finishing right where you began.

Stories from the Trail

Traipsing Through the Winter Woods

Traipsing Through the Winter Woods

I am in love with Newaygo County.  We’ve lived here three years now and keep discovering hidden treasures. If you love to be out in nature as my husband and I do, then each season brings new adventures and experiences.I did not think snowshoeing sounded like much...

Winter Wanderings: Newaygo County’s Trails

Winter Wanderings: Newaygo County’s Trails

I first learned to love cross-country skiing during my senior year of high school after befriending a Norwegian exchange student named Ingvar.  My first trip out was perfection.  A snow day from school and the type of snow globe snow falling through the trees onto us...

A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing Apparel

A Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing Apparel

By Samantha Breza What supplies are needed on a snowshoeing trip depends on where the snowshoer is going and how long they’re going to be there. Snowshoers hiking on mountain trails during the winter need hydration systems, avalanche transceivers, signaling mirrors,...

Sub 32 Degrees

Sub 32 Degrees

One might imagine that in an area where the pursuit of outdoor activities consumes its citizenry throughout spring, summer and fall, folks might pull back in a bit in winter. A little hibernation might be I order once the snow rolls in and the waters turn to ice....

Hit the Trail

Newaygo is the perfect hub to begin your winter adventure. Whether you are planning an overnight stay or a week long trek, we have the right trail head for you. What are you waiting for?