FORESTVILLE

Glide through quiet pine forests and rolling hardwoods — Forestville’s groomed ski trails offer classic Upper Peninsula winter at its finest.

Location: Forestville Trailhead - County Road HT

Mileage: 50km

Uses: Nordic skiing (skate and classic), mountain biking, class 1-emtb (pedal assist to 20 mph), hiking, trail running, fat biking, snowshoeing, skijoring

Chalet (Winter): Open 7 am - 10 pm Daily. Volunteer Hosts on duty and rentals available 10am-4pm weekdays, 10am-5pm weekends in season.

Dogs: Allowed (on leash per Michigan law)

Trail Access

  • Forestville Trailhead - Forestville Road

  • NTN 510 Trailhead - County Road 510

Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1  

All Trail Use Is At Your Own Risk

Trail Seasons

Dirt Season

  • Human-powered use welcome

  • Play on the mountain bike skills areas

  • Explore technical sections on the NICA loops

  • Generally wider and less technical trail options are ideal for families and first-timers

  • Be courteous to other users

  • Watch for signage on closures

Snow Season

  • 30 + miles - Home to NTN’s premier Nordic ski trail system, with professionally groomed classic and skate tracks

  • Separate fat bike and snowshoe trails are also groomed and maintained throughout winter

  • Please respect signage and grooming—stay off ski trails with bikes or boots

Winter Equipment Rentals

First come, first served. Rental period: 1 day = 24 hours. Rental Return - Only when host on duty! Youth and adult available.

Rental Rates (Available when Trail Host on Duty):

SKIS

Adult Ski Package - Skate and Classic - $25 1-day, $40 3-day, $75 7-day

Junior (11-17) Ski Package - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7 day

Child (10 & under) Ski Package - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7-day

SNOWSHOES

Snowshoes $20 day, $30 3-day, $50 7-day

Child/Junior Snowshoes - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7-day

FAT BIKES

Fat Bike (includes helmet) $50 day or $250 7-day

SKIJOR

Skijor Harness Set-Up for You and your Dog $5 day/No Charge for Current NTN Members

NMU Students enjoy 1-day (24 hr) rentals at no charge thanks to the NMU-NTN Partnership. Bring your ID

Questions? Call the Forestville host on duty (in season at 906-250-2884)