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Rapid River Trails

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Trails: 22 km (14 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, including some for skating technique.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: Hiawatha National Forest 906-474-6442
Snow report:
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 choices of accommodation
Tourism info: Bays De Noc Visitor's Bureau
Weather forecast: Escanaba
Location of trails: The trailhead is about 7 miles north of Rapid River.
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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