Snow Season
Cross-Country Skiing
Glide the groomed Nordic Nights trails through Muskegon State Park, lit up long after sunset.
Overview
Nordic Nights Trail System
Explore more than 15 kilometers of marked, groomed trails that roll gently through the woods, over the dunes, and along the edge of Lost Lake — a winter view of the same terrain our hikers cover every summer. Grooming crews set both skate and classical tracks daily whenever conditions allow, delivering some of the best gliding in West Michigan, and the lights stay on every night until the park closes.
Nordic Nights
“Every push of the pole trades the noise of the day for the quiet of the dunes.”
Our Nordic Nights trail system winds through the woods, over the dunes, and along the edge of Lost Lake — the same ground our hikers walk in summer, reshaped by snow into a different kind of adventure. With trails groomed daily and lighted every night until the park closes, there's no rush to beat the sunset. Whether you're gliding an easy loop near the lodge or chasing the hills on Spencer's Advanced, the trail asks the same thing every time: settle into your rhythm and let the dunes do the rest.
Cross-Country Ski Trail Descriptions
White Night
Beginner2.5K
Skate- and classic-groomed with gentle grades; hills have bypass routes for an easier line.
Pete's Path
Beginner4K
A longer flat cruise, groomed for both skate and classic technique, with bypasses around the few hills.
Lost Lake
Intermediate – Advanced5K
The park's biggest climb comes with a bypass — except for the hill between intersections 5 and 6, so be ready for it.
Verna's Classic
Intermediate – Advanced3K
Left ungroomed and reserved for classic technique, with narrow, twisting sections and no night lighting.
Spencer's Advanced
Advanced2K
Groomed for both classic and skate skiers who want a workout — tight turns, steep hills, and no lights after dark.
Conditions change fast near Lake Michigan — check our trail conditions page before you head out so you know exactly what's groomed and open.
What's Included
Important Information
Good To Know
Equipment Rentals
Every rental package pairs Rossignol skis — set up for classic or skate style — with boots and poles included. Boot sizes run from a toddler's 9 up to a men's 15, and our lodge staff will fit you with the right size before you head out. Trail passes and rentals are lodge purchases only; they aren't available to book online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No — ski rental is available on site for $10 if you don't have your own equipment.
A single-activity day pass is $10 without rental or $20 with rental. Multi-activity passes covering ski, skate, and snowshoe together are also available, and a season pass covers unlimited skiing all winter.
White Night (2.5K) and Pete's Path (4K) are mostly flat, beginner-friendly loops. Lost Lake (5K) and Verna's Classic (3K) step up to intermediate-advanced terrain, and Spencer's Advanced (2K) has the tightest turns and biggest hills. Verna's Classic and Spencer's Advanced aren't lighted at night.
Most trails are groomed for both skate and classic skiing, weather and conditions permitting. Verna's Classic is groomed for classic skiing only.
Yes, most trails are groomed daily and lighted every night until the park closes. Verna's Classic and Spencer's Advanced do not have lighting.
Yes. Our sit ski lets guests without lower body mobility cross-country ski on our trails, with support and strapping to keep the legs secure while they glide by double poling with their upper body.
Adaptive Cross-Country Skiing
Our sit ski lets guests without lower body mobility cross-country ski on our trails. Support and strapping keep the legs secure while participants glide by double poling with their upper body.
Take a closer look at how we do itSnow Season
Cross-Country Skiing
Day Pass Pricing
1 Activity
$10 / $20Choice of ski, skate, or snowshoe — no rental / with rental
2 Activities
$15 / $35Choice of ski, skate, or snowshoe — no rental / with rental
3 Activities
$20 / $40Ski, skate, and snowshoe — no rental / with rental
Children 7 & Under
FreeNo day pass required
Family Season Pass
$205Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, up to 6 people
BookIndividual Season Pass
$105Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, for one
Book
No rental / with rental. Sold on site only.
Not sure when to visit? Check our trail conditions.
Try More Winter Activities
Winter Luge
One of only 4 public luge tracks in the United States. Feel up to 40 mph on natural ice.
Skate
The only lighted ice skating trail of its kind in the Midwest — skate through the woods.
Snowshoe
Easy, peaceful dune trails — no experience needed. Perfect for the whole family.
Youth Winter Sports League
Structured winter programming for youth — build skills, confidence, and love for the outdoors.
What Our Guests Say
Don't take our word for it — here's what visitors from across the Midwest have to say about their day at the park.
Ready to Hit the Trails?
Day passes start at $10 and are sold on site. Grab a season pass online for unlimited skiing all winter long.