Trails: Active Backwoods Retreats has 60 km (34 miles) of snowcat-groomed trails, including 34 km with skating lanes. There are 8 trails rated Easy/Easiest, 10 trails rated More Difficult and 5 Most Difficult. As with other regions in the northen Upper Peninsula, sometimes referred to as "Big Snow Country", the area receives plenty of snow from November through April. Trail fees: Adults $12, junior (11-17) $9, (8 & under) $9 (winter 2008-9) Tel: 906-932-3502 Snow report: Conditions are posted on the ABR website. Nearest town: Ironwood, MI Web site:Active Backwoods Retreats Trail map: Available on the ABR website and at the center. Equipment rentals: Ski equipment, pulks and snowshoes Ski lessons: Group and private lessons Other winter activities: Snowshoeing on 10 km of dedicated trails Facilities: Day lodge, restrooms, waxing room, full-service nordic ski shop, warming hut, showers, sauna, WIFI Lodging on site: Two houses and six rustic backcountry cabins for rent Lodging nearby: Ironwood has several hotels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the chamber's website. Weather forecast:Ironwood Tourism info:Ironwood Chamber | Western UP Tourism Location of trails: Active Backwoods Retreats is located at E5299 West Pioneer Road, just a couple miles south of Ironwood at the intersection of West Pioneer Road and South Range Road. Map of local region:Active Backwoods Retreats
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