Chippewa Hills Pathway

Hoeft State Park

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9.00

Located in Alpena County, this pathway travels through a northern white cedar swamp and offers 9 miles of trail. The trailhead is located 11 miles west of Ossineke. This trail is managed by Hoeft State Park.

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Located near Alpena, the Chippewa Hills Pathway provides a variety of terrain for hiking, biking and skiing adventures. With almost 9 miles of trails and four possible loops, the trial provides an opportunity to travel through a beautifully dense forest. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. The trailhead is 11 miles west of Ossineke via Nicholson Road and Kissau Road.

The pathway is maintained with the help of the Thunder Bay Trails Association.

Backpacking (dispersed camping) is allowed along the pathway. Learn more about backpacking and dispersed camping. View a map of state forests and campgrounds.

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing: All nine miles of the trail are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter months.

The pathway is maintained with the help of the Thunder Bay Trails Association.

Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian: The multi-use trail is open to horseback riding.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: All nine miles of trail are open to mountain biking. A separate single track trail runs parallel to the footpath; it is not well-signed at this time.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: Snowshoers are asked to stay off tracks groomed for cross-country skiing.