Snowmaking Loop

Snowmaking Loop is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 0.4 miles from the community of Forbush Corner. The trail is rated moderate, and the route is flat, with no elevation gain from start to finish. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from the nearby Grayling weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while February runs a little warmer at about 29°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the loop, so temperatures on the trail may run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie right next door, including Rollercoaster, Badlands and Valley, each about 0.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.4 miles off.