Screamer

Screamer is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 0.5 miles from the community of Forbush Corner. The trail is only 0.36 miles long, with a total climb of 56 feet, and it is rated hard. The route starts at about 1,272 feet and reaches a high point of 1,286 feet before returning to the start. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Grayling weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while March runs a bit milder at highs near 39°F. The station sits about 150 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the route run slightly cooler. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a short distance, including Freeway Connector about 0.1 mile away and Two-way Trail and Green Trail each about 0.2 mile away. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.5 miles off.