Cross Country Ski Headquarters

9435 North Cut Road, Roscommon, MI 48653
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters is Pure Michigan. Come revel in Michigan’s coolest season, in the heart of Lower Michigan, on the nationally recognized trails of Higgins Lake's Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Centrally located in northern Michigan’s snow belt, Cross Country Ski Headquarters is a short trip from anywhere in lower Michigan. Featuring more than 10 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, the terrain is beautiful and approachable for all abilities.

Warm up beside the giant fieldstone fireplace in our Stone Turtle Day Lodge, while enjoying our famous homemade gourmet chili or a hot Panini sandwich, and a glass of Michigan craft beer or a cocktail. Demo or rent the latest cross country ski and snowshoe equipment. Shop an award winning retail selection, featuring outdoor winter clothing and beautiful lifestyle apparel.

After just one visit, and you’ll know why we are Michigan’s cross country ski experts! Plan your visit with daily trail condition reports at www.crosscountryski.com. From I-75, take exit 239. From US-27, take exit 201. Open from late October through the end of March.

Local: (989) 821-6661
Free US: (800) 832-2663

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
sharonbV5273JD | February 2025
Great place with great snow, great people, and great food
This was our first trip to the XC Ski Headquarters and we plan to return. We live in an area where it's hit or miss whether we'll get enough snow to go skiing, so we planned a trip to where we know...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Nancy D | January 2024
Wonderful Place!
We have been here many times and always enjoy ourselves! Rentals and trail fees are very reasonable. The trails are great and well maintained. There is a log cabin in the woods and on the weekends...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
9curtisw | February 2020
A Perfect Winter Day
My wife and I visited XC Ski Hq after deciding to learn to ski. Bob Frye was very helpful in working with us to get us outfitted for this adventure. He sold us great skis and boots (perfectly...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Chris C | February 2020
A Great Weekend Adventure!
This place is GREAT! A number of fantastically groomed trails, always something fun going on and a great ski shop to repair the basket on your pole cause you’re new to this whole thing and fall down...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
S4622PTdianeb | January 2020
Cross country skiing
Love the groomed trails! So peaceful. Stone Turtle lodge has a nice warm fire to relax and take a break while enjoying a beverage of your choice or some delicious hot chili.

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.9 out of 5

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  • Eco-friendly
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  • Family-friendly
  • WiFi
Season(s) of Operation
  • Fall
  • Winter

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