Ogemaw Hills Pathway

Rifle River Recreation Area

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15.00

Located in Ogemaw County, this pathway travels through 15 miles of the Au Sable State Forest. There are two trailheads, both are located north of West Branch. This trail is managed by Rifle River Recreation Area.

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Located near West Branch, the Ogemaw Hills Pathway provides a variety of terrain for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing adventures. This 15-mile looped trail system provides an opportunity to travel through a beautifully dense forest. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. There are two trailheads; one is located near the intersection of East Clear Lake Road and North Fairview Road, and the other is near the intersection of Sage Lake Road and Stoney Ridge Road.

The pathway is maintained with the help of the Ogemaw Hills Pathway Council.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing: All 15 miles of the trail are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months. The trails are maintained with the help of the Ogemaw Hills Pathway Council.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: All 15 miles of trail are open to mountain biking. The trail is not groomed for fat-tire biking in winter, and bikers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: Snowshoers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.