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Corsair Ski Trails

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Trails: 45 km (27 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: Huron-Manistee National Forest, Oscoda: 989-739-0728
Snow report:
Nearest town: Tawas City, MI
Web site: Huron-Manistee National Forest
Trail map: Pick up a map at the Forest Service office
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities: Outhouse toilet
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Tawas City has motels and other accommodation
Tourism info: Tawas Bay Tourist Bureau
Weather report: for Tawas City
Location of trails: The trailhead is about 7 miles northwest of Tawas City.
Map of local region: Tawas City area

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.50  

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Name of XC Area: Corsair Ski Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: All
My favorite trails: Silver creek
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: If you get good snow you can ski all day and never repeat a trail. Great Trails, fun with flat to steep and rolling hills.
What I disliked: No skate skiing
Comments:
Submitted by: MJM
from: Southfield, MI
Date submitted: Jan 22, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Corsair Ski Trails
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied: Corsair and Wright's Lake
My favorite trails: Outer Loops of both trails
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Heavily wooded keeps the wind out. Gentle, rolling hills easy to climb, not too fast on way down. Silver Creek meanders through the valley.
What I disliked: None
Comments: Stay at Great Tour B&B only 4 miles away and in a newly constructed timber frame home. Owners are X-C skiers, wife a massage therapist, has hot tub and serves FABULOUS breakfast.
Submitted by: RML
from: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Date submitted: Jan 18, 2004

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