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The Best Snowshoeing in Traverse City

Looking for the best snowshoeing in Traverse City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Traverse City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top snowshoeing spots in and near Traverse City

  • Traverse City, Michigan

    Pelizzari Natural Area Loop

    2.23 mi / 236 ft gain
    Pelizzari Natural Area Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Acme, Michigan.
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  • Traverse City, Michigan

    Lone Pine and Keystone Rapids Trail

    1.74 mi / 98 ft gain
    Lone Pine and Keystone Rapids Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Traverse City, Michigan.
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  • Traverse City, Michigan

    Hike Old Mission Peninsula Park

    6 mi / 183 ft gain
    At the end of the Old Mission peninsula sits Mission Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by 5 acres of wooded township and many acres of state land! Upon arriving you can explore the shores just below the lighthouse - there can intriguing iceberg islands forming at the edge of the wate...
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  • Honor, Michigan

    Empire Bluff Trail

    1.52 mi / 276 ft gain
    Empire Bluff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Empire, Michigan.
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  • Honor, Michigan

    Winter Hike Empire Bluff Trail

    1.5 mi / 170 ft gain
    Just outside the village of Empire is where this venture starts. This hike may be the most famous hike in the area. The Empire Bluff Trail provides incredible views of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, South Bar Lake and Lake Michigan! The hike is slightly hilly, and stays primarily in the trees. At ...
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  • Mesick, Michigan

    Hike the North Country Trail: Manistee River Section

    5.0
    19.8 mi / 2739 ft gain
    This trail is perfect for backpacking, hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, or cross country skiing! The North Country Trail in the Manistee River section is 19.8 miles long, out and back. Depending on the distances you plan to cover, the trail ranges from beginner - advanced use. Given the eleva...
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  • Frankfort, Michigan

    Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve

    1.74 mi / 433 ft gain
    Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Frankfort, Michigan.
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  • Arcadia, Michigan

    C.S. Mott Nature Preserve and Baldy Dune Loop

    3.12 mi / 282 ft gain
    C.S. Mott Nature Preserve and Baldy Dune Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arcadia, Michigan.
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  • Grayling, Michigan

    Hanson Hills Overlook Trail

    2.14 mi / 308 ft gain
    Hanson Hills Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Grayling, Michigan.
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  • Boyne Falls, Michigan

    Snowshoe at Boyne Mountain

    3.1 mi
    The trailhead for the snowshoe trail is located across the street from the Boyne Cross Country Ski center parking lot.  The trail starts out by winding through the woods sandwiched between the Boyne Mountain Resort maintenance facility and a road, so you’ll hear traffic and equipment noise for th...
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  • Boyne City, Michigan

    Hill Nature Trail

    2.48 mi / 203 ft gain
    Hill Nature Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boyne City, Michigan.
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  • Boyne City, Michigan

    Horton Creek Trail

    2.19 mi / 253 ft gain
    Horton Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Charlevoix, Michigan.
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  • Roscommon, Michigan

    Beaver Creek Trail

    5.75 mi / 561 ft gain
    Beaver Creek Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Roscommon, Michigan.
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  • Gaylord, Michigan

    Pine Baron Pathway: Twin Hemlock Loop

    2.17 mi / 144 ft gain
    Pine Baron Pathway: Twin Hemlock Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Gaylord, Michigan.
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  • Manistee, Michigan

    Orchard Beach State Park Loop

    1.94 mi / 131 ft gain
    Orchard Beach State Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manistee, Michigan.
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