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Rapid River Trails

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Trails: Rapid River Trails 22 km (14 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, including some for skating technique. Four loops are groomed for classic striding and two are for skating. One loop is 16 miles long and only recommended for expert skiers.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: Hiawatha National Forest 906-474-6442
Snow report: Trail conditions are reported on the Forest Service website.
Nearest town: Rapid River, MI
Web site: Hiawatha National Forest
Trail map: Pick up a map at the Forest Service office
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities: Outhouse
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Escanaba has a few inns and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Bays De Noc Visitor's Bureau
Weather forecast: Escanaba
Location of trails: The Rapid River trailhead is about 6 miles north of the town of Rapid River on US Highway 41.
Map of local region: Rapid River area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of XC Area: Rapid River Trails
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: can't rember names
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: They offer both snowshoe, skating, and striding trails that go through a variety of landscapes from birch forests to hardwood and into hemlock
What I disliked: some could have been marked a little better
Comments: Bathrooms were clean.
Eat at Jack's diner. Take 41 south to US2 then head east. The trails are also lovely to hike or jog during the other seasons.
Submitted by: Julie M
from: Marquette, MI
Date submitted: Nov 4, 2004

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