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Blueberry Ridge Pathway

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Trails: At Blueberry Ridge Pathway 19 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing by Noquemanon Trails. A 3 km trail is illuminated for night skiing on certain nights.
Trail fees: Noquemanon Trails day pass, good for all the trails groomed by the club, can be purchased at the chamber of commerce and several other locations, $8 (winter 2008-9)
Tel: Escanaba River State Forest 906-346-9201
Snow report: Noquemanon Trails report is posted on their website and 906-221-0222
Nearest town: Marquette, MI
Web site: Noquemanon Trails | Blueberry Ridge Pathway
Trail map: Available on the NT website.
Equipment rentals: In Marquette
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities: None
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Marquette has several hotels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the chamber's website.
Tourism info: Marquette Country Visitor's Bureau
Weather report: for Marquette
Location of trails: Blueberry Ridge Pathway is located about 6 miles south of Marquette on Co Rd 553.
Map of local region: Blueberry Ridge Pathway

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 5.00  

Name of XC Area: Blueberry Ridge Pathway
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2002
Trails that I skied: most of the trail system at Blueberry Ridge
My favorite trails: Woverine, Wildcat
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: These are the best trails I have ever skiied on. They're wide and extremely well groomed. The terrain is fantastic and nestled in a beautiful pine forest. 2km is lighted for night skiing.
What I disliked: Some loops are classic skiing only.
Comments: Some of the hills are extremely steep. My brother blew out his knee on one (although he's been down it many times).
Submitted by: JWE
from: Int'l Falls, MN
Date submitted: Dec 8, 2003