ABOUT THE FORESTVILLE TRAILS, TRAILHEAD AND CAMPGROUND
FORESTVILLE SKI TRAILS - Check the daily GROOMING REPORT on the home page for trail updates.
CHECK THE FORESTVILLE WEBCAM TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE TRAILHEAD.
The Forestville (Noquemanon) Cross Country Ski Trails in Marquette, Michigan is a 50K system with point to point and loop trails including a range of difficulty from beginner to expert. Trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing with 20k of the trails open to dogs on leash. No foot traffic on ski trails. Snowshoeing is allowed but please don’t disturb the classic tracks. We recommend snowshoers hit the singletrack from the Forestville Trailhead.
Download a printable map of the Forestville Ski Trails here.
TRAILHEAD CHALET
***2/5/2024 Forestville Chalet Is Open Rentals will be available today (2/5) until 4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-12pm . We will reassess conditions and viability of continued rentals on Saturday.
Trail Host Hours are 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm Monday - Friday. During the winter season, the Trailhead Chalet is open for changing and bathrooms from 7AM - 10PM. All guests must exit the building before 10PM as the doors auto-lock. The Trailhead Chalet is staffed during the winter with Volunteer Trail Hosts and NTN Staff. In season, hours vary depending on time of the year and conditions. During staffed hours, the chalet is available for you to change, use a warm bathroom, secure rental equipment (skis, snowshoes, and fat bikes), renew membership support, and ask questions of the trail host. Hours are subject to change, so watch here for any updates.
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
The NTN Forestville Trailhead Chalet has a wide selection of rental equipment to get outside during the winter season including nordic skis (both classic and skate), snowshoes (youth and adult), and fat bikes. Equipment rentals are by the day (rental is for 24 hours) or can be rented for multiple days with a valid credit card. We recommend arriving early in the day for best selection. We do not take reservations for equipment. All rentals are first-come, first-served. Rentals must be returned during staffed hours, please do NOT leave equipment outside as you are responsible for any lost or stolen equipment until checked back in with trail host.
Equipment Rental Fees (Rentals Available when Trail Host on Duty):
Adult Ski Package - Skate and Classic Available - $25 1-day, $40 3-day, $75 7-day
Junior (11-17) Ski Package - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7 day
Child (10 & under) Ski Package - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7-day
Snowshoes $20 day, $30 3-day, $50 7-day
Child/Junior Snowshoes - No Charge 1-day, $15 3-day, $25 7-day
Fat Bike (includes helmet) $50 day or $250 7-day
Skijor Harness Set-Up for You and your Dog $5 day/No Charge for Current NTN Members
NMU Students enjoy 1-day (24 hr) rentals at no charge thanks to the NMU-NTN Partnership. Bring your ID.
Thanks to Tom and Mary Mahaney for Sponsoring 18 & Under Equipment Day Rentals for the Season!
If you did not find the information needed above, you can call the Forestville host on duty at 906-250-2884.
Again, equipment rentals are first-come, first-served. We do not take reservations but you can call ahead to see if equipment is available.
ALL TRAIL USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Access: There are three trailheads for the Noquemanon/Forestville Trail System.
- Forestville Trailhead. Follow Wright Street north off of US 41 for approximately one mile to Forestville Road. Turn left. Follow Forestville road for 2.3 miles. Watch for railroad tracks to the right. Turn right and cross tracks following the plowed road. Watch for signs to the trailhead. $10 per day suggested donation for a "day pass" to support grooming can be made in the lodge.
- County Road 510 Trailhead (no facilities available). Take U.S. 41 two (2) miles west of the Wal-Mart traffic light, turn north (right) on County Road 502 (Midway Drive). In ¼ mile turn north (right) onto County Road 510. The trailhead kiosk is 6 miles down on the east (right) side of the roadway. This trailhead features difficult terrain.
- Tourist Park Trailhead. Located on CR 550. Turn left off of Sugar Loaf Ave and travel ½ mile. Parking and trail head are on the left. Please donate to the trails using the pay pipe.
FORESTVILLE CAMPGROUND - CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
IF A SITE IS RESERVED ONLINE, IT IS NOT AVAILABLE. AN UN-OCCUPIED SITE IS NOT AN OPEN SITE. CAMP IN YOUR RESERVED/BOOKED SITE # ONLY.
Note: Site numbers may have changed since the last time you visited.
MT50 (August 16-18) and Marji Gesick (September 20-22) have reserved the entire facility for their event weekends. The events will provide information to their participants on how to reserve a campsite.
The Forestville Rustic Campground is located just north of the chalet at our Forestville Trailhead. There are 15 rustic sites tucked closely around a narrow circular drive with fire-pits at all sites and picnic tables at most sites. Sites are best for tents, van style campers, or very small pop up trailers. Sites may not have level ground and due to the narrow road it is very challenging to park rvs or larger camping trailers. All sites are located within close proximity while perimeter sites provide a bit of separation. Pit toilets are located in front of the pole building and water is available on the west side of the chalet. There are no electrical hookups or shower facilities on site. Campground fees are $25/night. Your camping fees help maintain the non-profit facility and trails. Campground is generally open May - October.
A few things to know for the 2024 season:
All sites must be booked and paid for online at WWW.CAMPSPOT.COM/BOOK/FORESTVILLE-CAMPGROUND When you arrive, you will fill out a Site Card with your reservation info and then post at your reserved campsite.
Sites are numbered 1-15 Locate sites by following road in to the right of the campground kiosk. There are 18 numbered sites to the rear of pole building. Camp in designated areas only.
Limit of 2 tents and 6 persons per site. Maximum continuous stay is 7 days. Please consider 1 tent per site to allow extra distancing.
Fires are limited to metal fire rings only, please do not move metal rings or construct rock rings. Firewood can be purchased for $7/bundle on honor system but there is no guarantee of availability (We recommend picking up a bundle of wood in town if you are planning to have a fire). Place firewood payment in mailbox at wood shed. Fully extinguish all fires upon departure.
Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. Check out by 1pm.
Dogs must be kept on leash (it's Michigan Law) and please clean-up with “Dog Spot” bags available on site.
Pit-toilets are located in front of pole building. Sanitizer is supplied.
Potable water is available at spigot on west side of pole building.
All trails are non-motorized. If you are here to enjoy the trails, please support the trails with a suggested $10/day donation or annual membership.
A campground host lives onsite and monitors the property daily. Jeff is happy to answer questions you may have regarding the campground or trails.
For Campground Info: 906-235-6861. Please make sure you have reviewed all information provided here before calling.
For Emergencies: 9-1-1
Dirt Season: All non-motorized human-powered activities are welcome unless signed otherwise. Forestville Trails heading west are not maintained for summer use but are open to summer use. In summer the Forestville Trailhead is a great starting location for a North Trails singletrack adventure or you can grab the North Country Hiking Trail as it passes through. Be kind to other trail users you may encounter. Dogs are welcome on a leash as per Michigan law.
Snow Season: 50K of trails are groomed for both skate skiing and classic. 20k are open to dogs on leash. Ask the trail host on duty for the daily grooming report and route recommendations.
Support Trails: Please support trail efforts by purchasing a membership, donating, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor.
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1