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Blueberry Ridge Pathway

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Trails: 19 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: Escanaba River State Forest 906-786-2351
Snow report:
Nearest town: Marquette, MI
Web site: Michigan DNR
Trail map: Available from the DNR
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities:
Lodging on site:
Lodging nearby: Marquette has several hotels and other accommodations
Tourism info: Marquette Country Visitor's Bureau
Weather report: for Marquette
Location of trails: The trails are about 6 miles south of Marquette
Map of local region: Ishpeming area

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 nigh 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