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Mason Tract Pathway

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Trails: Mason Tract Pathway encompasses 18 km (11 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing. There is a main linear trail extending 9.5 miles between the parking lots. Two short loops along the main trail are each about 1 mile in length.
Trail fees: Yes
Tel: Ausable State Forest989-348-6371
Snow report:
Nearest town: Grayling, MI
Web site: Mason Tract Pathway
Trail map: Available from the DNR and on XC Ski Shop
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities:
Facilities:
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Grayling has several hotels and other accommodations. See the lodging listings on the tourism website.
Tourism info: Grayling Visitors Bureau
Weather report: for Grayling
Location of trails: Mason Tract Pathway is located about 12 miles east of Grayling on M-72. One parking lot is on M-72, the other (southwest parking lot) is several miles south on Chase Bridge Road.
Map of local region: Mason Tract Pathway

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.50  

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Name of XC Area: Mason Tract Pathway
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Jan, 2001
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: beautiful scenary
What I disliked: nothing was bad
Comments: plenty of hills and river-side trails
Submitted by: jk
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Date submitted: Jan 14, 2005

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Name of area: Mason Tract Pathway
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Nov, 2001
Trails that I skied: Entire point to point trail
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: This is more a scenic hike on snow than a ski trail. Beautiful views of the Au Sable is enough reason to make the trip. Start early A.M. for the best chance to see wildlife.
What I disliked:
Comments: Just rememeber snow conditions vary on this ungroomed trail. Come back after snow with canoe or kayak for a serene float on an unspoiled gem.
Submitted by: A.J.
from: Okemos,MI
Date submitted: Jan 30, 2003

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