About eight miles of trail, suitable for beginner to advanced skiers, meander through the Pere Marquette State Forest. Access the pathway from Longstreet Road, west of M-115 off King Road near Crystal Mountain Resort. Chain of Lakes Two loops offer nearly six miles of trails for the beginner to intermediate skier. The Lake Ann trailhead is at Lake Ann State Forest Campground on Reynolds Road just south of Almira Road. The park offers several marked trails through some of the most scenic landscapes in Benzie and Leelanau counties.
Markers are color-coded to indicate level of difficulty.
Maps are available at the park visitor center in Empire. An easy loop and a more difficult loop traverse a variety of terrain, from flat landscape to gently rolling to steep hills. Leads to view of Lake Michigan. Access trailhead on M-22, just north of Sutter Road. Platte Plains A 14.7-mile trail divided into several loops of varying degrees of difficulty.