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Active Backwoods Retreats

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Trails: ABR has 25 km (15 miles) of snowcat-groomed trails with some skating.
Trail fees: Adults $6 weekdays/ $8 weekends, children (8 & under) $3/$4 (2005)
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the ABR website
Nearest town: Ironwood, MI
Web site: Active Backwoods Retreats
Trail map: Available on their website and at the center
Equipment rentals: Skis and snowshoes, call ahead
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Rustic day lodge, outhouse toilet, warming hut
Lodging on site: House and two backcountry cabins for rent
Lodging nearby: Ironwood has several hotels and other accommodations.
Location of trails: Just south of Ironwood
Weather forecast: Ironwood
Tourism info: Western UP Tourism
Map of local region: Ironwood area

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