Trails: At Ogemaw Hills 22 km (14 miles) of trails on are groomed for cross-country skiing by the Ogemaw Hills Ski Council. The hills are moraines formed 16,000 years ago by retreating glaciers. More than half the trails are rated More Difficult, one quarter are Easy, the reaminder are Most Difficult. Trail fees: No charge but donations are encouraged (winter 2008-9) Tel: West Branch Tourist Bureau 1-800-755-9091 Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the tourism website Nearest town: West Branch, MI Web site:West Branch Tourism XC page | Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trail map: Available from the DNR and on the tourism website Equipment rentals: No Ski lessons: No Other winter activities: Facilities: None Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: There are several motels and other accommodations in Ogemaw County. Tourism info:West Branch/Ogemaw County VB Weather report: for West Branch Location of trails: Ogemaw Hills Pathway is about 5 miles north of West Branch. Take Exit 212 off the I-7, foolw Business Loop 75 north to West Branch. Take Fairview Road (Co Rd F7), one of the first roads on the right, north to just past Clear Lake Road where there is a parking lot on the right. A second parking lot is on Sage Lake Road, the next road on the right. Map of local region:Ogemaw Hills Pathway
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