Oscoda is the eastern gateway to northern Michigan’s snowmobile trail system. From here you can travel across the state to Traverse City or northward to the Upper Peninsula. The staging area is located on Grass Lake Road just south of River Road. In Foote site Village, six and a half miles west of the trailhead, riders will find food, beverages and fuel. There the trail divides and riders have the option of heading north via Rea Road across the AuSable River and connecting with the Alcona County Trail system.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

The area has become a prime destination for cross-country skiers. Oscoda’s location is ideally situated amidst a great selection of trail length and conditions to appeal to all levels of skiers.

In Oscoda, the Corsair Ski Trails are nestled in the beautiful Silver Valley area, surrounded by the 120,000 acre Huron National Forest. The Corsair system is one of the largest groomed trail networks in Michigan. The 56 kilometers of interconnecting trails cross forest and meadows, hills and valleys. They take you through sunny open vistas, into hushed stands of sweet-smelling fir and towering hardwoods, and along the end of winding ice-locked streams. The Corsair Trail Council operates and maintains the Corsair Skiing and Hiking Trail and the Highbanks Trails (both are located in the Huron National Forest).

The Corsair System offers 44 miles of groomed and tracked trails over a variety of terrain from level to somewhat hilly. Trails are signed for one-way traffic. No fees are charged, but donations are appreciated. Located about three miles south of River Road on Monument Road. There are three parking areas, one on the west and two on the east side of Monument Road.

Sled Hill (Old Orchard Park) is located 8 miles west on River Road. Winter time fun for the whole family. Groomed sled hills.