winter fun

trail report

Want to know how much snow is covering the snowmobile trails or ski trails have been groomed? We have you covered with the Ogemaw County Trail Report.

snowmobiling

Snowmobilers will find 95 miles of some of the finest groomed trails in Michigan. Easy access to snowmobile trails is one of the many pluses you will find in Ogemaw County.

cross country skiing

Ogemaw County is well known for its outstanding cross country ski trails like those at the Ogemaw Hills Pathway and Rifle River Recreation Area.

Clear Lake Road and Fairview Road – AuSable State Forest

Trails: 13.6 Miles

Phone: (989) 473-2258

Download Map – pdf format 1.83 mb

18 Miles NW of West Branch on Rose City Road (AuSable State Forest)

Approximate Size: 4449 Acres

Trails: 14 Miles

Phone: (989) 473-2258

Download Map – pdf format 1.83 mb

sledding

Irons Park also gets visitors in the winter months. The hill behind the tennis courts are used as a sledding hill and the tennis courts are used as an ice rink, weather permitting.

ice fishing

With an ice auger and just a bit of luck, you will be catching your dinner in no time on the frozen lakes and rivers of Ogemaw County. If you love to fish, and the snow, and the crisp, fresh air, then ice fishing is another reason winter may be your favorite season. Depending on where you are, there are several active types of fish that school up and are easy to catch. The lakes are known for their bass, bullheads, pike, crappie, musky, panfish, perch, and walleye. Check out the Fishing page for more information.