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Winter in Grayling MI

Hartwick Pines State Park

Winter Hiking, Ski Walking and Snowshoeing in Grayling MI – For snow lovers who aren’t interested in snowmobiling or skiing, the Grayling area has other options. Winter hiking, ski walking and snowshoeing are growing in popularity and are a perfect way to either relax, or to have an aerobic workout.

Most of the same trails that are open to the public during the non-snow months are also open when there is snow on the ground. And while snowshoes are certainly more useful when there is a lot of snow, lesser amounts of snow are easy to traipse through wearing hiking or winter boots. Snowshoes are available in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and colors; while the old fashioned wooden type are still sometimes used, the modern versions are smaller, lighter and more durable.

Ski walking is a form of exercise that utilizes poles that are similar to ski poles. The poles give hikers a better balance and stability and can result in less back pain for backpackers. Ski walkers use more of their body which burns more calories and they often have less knee and back pain due to the improved posture.

Love to walk during the summer? Take a walk during a light snowfall, or on a cold, crisp morning when the sun is just rising and the snow is glittering like a million crystals! Dress warmly, walk with a buddy, grab poles or ice grips for your boots, and enjoy the exercise and fresh air; even if the grass isn’t green and the sun isn’t shining.

Hanson Hills Winter Sports Park has two snowshoe trails open. The Overlook Trail is 2 miles long and the Easy Rider Trail is 2.9 miles.

Hanson Hills Snowshoe Trail Map

Hartwick Pines State Park has several trails available for snowshoeing.

Hartwick Pines State Park
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Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

Black Iron Days Black Iron Days 2023, August 26 & 27 features artisans from across the region demonstrating how tools and crafts were made by hand in the late 1800’s. […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

Art Explosion AUSABLE ARTISAN VILLAGE PRESENTS: THE ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EXPLOSION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN GRAYING, MI. AN INTERNATIONAL JURIED FINE ART EXHIBITION Show dates from August 26th, 2023 through […]

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Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

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Junque in the Trunk

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Junque in the Trunk

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Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Northern Art Explosion

Northern Art Explosion

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Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

On the weekend of September 9 and 10 Wellington Park near Grayling will host a new event designed to provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.  It’s being billed […]

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Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

NE Michigan Local Meet-Ups Fall Series: Canoe/Kayak AuSable River in Grayling with Borchers! September 30th at 10am.  Let's canoe/kayak the AuSable from the other side! First Oscoda, now Grayling. We […]

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

If you think Wellington Farm Park's corn maze is challenging during the day, try navigating it during the night with only the help of a full moon and maybe a […]

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August 27 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Event Series

Black Iron Days @ Hartwick Pines State Park

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 1 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Junque in the Trunk

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Event Series

Paddle Hard Yard Summer Concert Series

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

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September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 9 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

September 1
September 1 @ 10:00 AM - September 10 @ 5:00 PM

Northern Art Explosion

September 10 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series

Wellington To Host Tractor Event

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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September 29
September 29 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

September 30
September 30 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

NE Mi.Local Meet-up Fall Series

September 30 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Event Series

Full or Half Moon Corn Maze

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