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Ski
In addition to these area recreation spots,
the beautiful Brook Lodge grounds provide a network of nature trails
for cross country skiing, hiking or relaxation, no matter what the
season.
Bittersweet Ski Area
Full-service ski shop, PSIA Certified Ski School, highest vertical
in West Michigan. Terrain park with 100% snowmaking. Take US 131
to Otsego exit, go west on M-89 to area.
600 River Rd., Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-2820.
Echo Valley
Tobogganing & ice skating. Eight 60 mph toboggan runs; toboggans
furnished free. 43,000 sq. ft. outdoor skating rink, inner tubing
hills, skate rentals, clubhouse with fireplace and snack bar. Excellent
for groups and families. Four miles NE of city.
8495 East H Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 349-3291.
MSU W. K. Kellogg Forest
Open to the public during the winter from 8 am to 5 pm. Cross-country skiers
travel the two and a half mile Lemmien Loop Road and over fifty miles of hiking
trails on the 600 acres provide a challenge of very hilly terrain in
areas. Trails are not groomed, and you will have to compete with multiple
activities, including horseback riders. No lifts, runs, fees or equipment
rental.
7060 N. 42nd St., Augusta (269) 731-4597.
Timber Ridge Ski Area
Fifteen groomed slopes, 100% snowmaking, four chair lifts, five surface tows,
night skiing, ski and snowboard rental. $2 for beginner lessons,
special children's program. Day lodge includes food and beverage
service. Equipment sales and service also available. Group packages
available.
Fifteen miles NW of Kalamazoo off of D Avenue (269) 694-9449.
Swiss Valley Ski Area
Eleven groomed ski runs, two quad chair lifts, one triple chair lift, four ropes
on separate beginner area. Night skiing every night on all slopes,
100% snowmaking coverage, Chalet cocktail lounge, full-line ski shop
and service center, PSIA Ski School, snowboarding w/sales, rental and lessons, children's program, race program, group discounts,
lodging nearby.
Jones, MI. (269) 244-5635.
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
The trail is open 8 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. Snowmobiling is allowed
the entire length of trail with some reduced speed areas; 4"
of snow required. Shared use cross-country skiing full length of trail,
or use adjacent bridle path beginning two miles east of South Haven
at 66th Street. Trail pass required for cross-country skiing.
23960 Ruggles, South Haven (269) 637-2788.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Eleven nature trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. Ungroomed
trails, no rentals. Come in out of the cold and visit our newly renovated
Interpretive Center. Excellent for kids of all ages. Public programs
every Sunday at 2 pm. Group rates available. Call for admission rates,
programs and conditions. Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Mon-Sat.; 1-5 pm on
Sun., grounds open until 6 pm.
7000 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 381-1574. From
US 131, east on D Ave., south on Westnedge Ave.
Lawson Ice Arena
Lawson Arena offers public skating, group lessons, private lessons,
WMU Bronco hockey games and youth hockey program.
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 387-3050.
Markin Glen Park
More than five miles of intermediate to expert cross-country ski trails.
Trails not groomed, no rentals.
North Westnedge Ave., just south of Nature Center (269) 383-8778.
Prairie View Park
5k cross-country ski trail, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing and
a warming shelter. Trails not groomed, no rentals. Hours vary, please
call.
U Avenue between Portage Road and Oakland Dr. (269) 383-8778.
City of Portage Parks and Recreation
Call for information about cross-country ski classes for youths and
adults. Enjoy the excitement of learning a new sport, while surrounded
by the beauty of Schrier Park.
7900 S. Westnedge, Portage, MI 49002 (269) 329-4522.
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