Ski area · Grand Traverse & Inland Lakes

Caberfae Peaks

A ski resort west of Cadillac with 27 runs and 5 lifts across three peaks, plus about 10 miles of cross-country trails that are free to use.

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Caberfae Peaks is Cadillac’s ski resort, a fair choice when you want a classic Michigan ski weekend inland from the lakeshore. It is off M-55 west of town, with lessons for kids and a lodge at the base of the slopes. The snow report lists 27 runs and 5 lifts spread across three peaks, East, North and South.

Cross-country skiers should know about the trails here. About 10 miles of loops run through hardwood forest from the base area, volunteers groom them as needed, and the resort lists no fee to use them. Check before you go, since grooming depends on snow and volunteers.

In summer the resort has a golf course.

Practical information

Season: A winter ski area, with golf on the property in summer. Check the resort's snow report before you go.
Getting there: 1 Caberfae Lane, off M-55 west of Cadillac. From US-131, take exit 176 to M-115 and M-55 west, then watch for the Caberfae Peaks entrance sign.
Lodging: The Mackenzie Lodge, with 42 rooms at the base of the slopes next to the golf course, lists ski-in, ski-out access.
Tickets and lessons: Lift tickets, rentals and lessons, including children's lessons, are sold through the resort.
Downhill: The snow report lists 27 runs and 5 lifts, on East, North and South peaks.
Cross-country: About 10 miles of trails with loops of different lengths, reached from the ski area's base. They are groomed as needed by volunteers, and the resort lists no fee to use them.
Official website: caberfaepeaks.com

Location

Map of Caberfae Peaks

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Nearby towns

A long wooden dock running out into a calm lake with a wooded shoreline across the water.

Grand Traverse & Inland Lakes

Cadillac

For lake and trail people in every season: two lakes, a state park beach between them, the end of the White Pine Trail and a big winter trail network.

About 15 miles away (straight line)

Also nearby

Straight-line distances, not driving distances.

Trail

North Country National Scenic Trail

The national scenic trail's long run up the west side of northern Michigan: Manistee National Forest, the Jordan River Valley, Petoskey and Mackinaw City.

About 9 miles away (straight line)

Trail

Manistee River Trail

A backpacking loop in the Manistee National Forest: the Manistee River Trail and the North Country Trail, joined by a suspension bridge near Hodenpyl Dam.

About 10 miles away (straight line)

Attraction

Manistee National Forest

More than half a million acres of public forest, run from Cadillac, with backpacking and ski trails, campgrounds and two National Scenic Rivers.

About 10 miles away (straight line)

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