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Muskegon State Park/
Winter Sports Complex

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Trails: The Winter Sports Complex at Muskegon State Park offers 16 km (10 miles) of trails that are groomed for cross-country skiing. Two trails totaling 7 km are lighted for night skiing. The winter sports complex is operated by a local not-for-profit organization.
Trail fees: Park vehicle pass plus trail fee of $7 per person (winter 2008-9)
Tel: Winter Sports Complex: 231-744-9629, 1-877-TRY LUGE
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on the MWSC website.
Nearest town: North Muskegon, MI
Web site: Muskegon State Park | Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Trail map: Available at the sports lodge and on the park's website
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes
Ski lessons: PSIA-certified ski instruction
Other winter activities: Luge, bob sled, ice skating, snowshoeing (5 km trail)
Facilities: Sports lodge, snack bar
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Muskegon has several hotels and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Muskegon County Visitors Bureau
Weather forecast: Muskegon
Location of trails: Muskegon State Park is located a few miles west of North Muskegon. The sports lodge is near the north entrance to the park.
Map of local region: Muskegon State Park
Submitted by: JR
from: Chicago
Date submitted: Feb 13, 2003

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Number of ratings: 1
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Name of area: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
Times that I have skied the trails: Several
Date that I last skied the trails: Feb, 2003
Trails that I skied: 4k advanced, 5 k lighted
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: na
Favourite trails: 4k advanced
What I liked: Layout of trials, skiing under a great lighting system. Coll to stop and checkout the Olympic style luge run in use on the way back.
What I disliked: Couple of hills were rather steep,
Comments: Snug Harbor Motel..clean cheap rooms 4 minutes away from ski area
Submitted by: JR
from: Chicago
Date submitted: Feb 13, 2003

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