American Snowmobiler – October 2019

■ WHERE WE RIDE MIKE CARR

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TRAVERSE CITY,

MICHIGAN

Grand Traverse County is not only a

scenic place on the Lake Michigan

shore, but also well-located for

snowmobiling because of the “lake

effect” phenomenon. The trail

network includes a route through

the Boardman River Valley, where

Ranch Rudolf is a popular

destination in the Pere Marquette

State Forest. The Grand Traverse

Area Snowmobile Club maintains

about 200 miles of trails there.

Trail Towns: Kalkaska, Fife Lake

Highlights: Boardman River

Valley trail, Ranch Rudolf, Manistee

River bridge

Info: Traverse Cit y Tourism, 80 0 -

872-8377 or traversecity.com

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PEPIN COUNTY,

WISCONSIN

This county is Wisconsin’s smallest,

but offers big fun for snowmobilers.

It straddles the Chippewa River and

also fronts on the mighty

Mississippi. At the towns of

Stockholm and Pepin, you can get a

close-up look at Lake Pepin, a wide

portion of the Father of Waters with

an unforgettable sight with bluffs

on both sides. With Durand at the

center, you can make a loop that

covers both the east and west

portions of the county for a full day

of enjoyable riding.

Trail Towns: Durand, Arkansaw,

Stockholm, Pepin

Highlights: Chippewa River,

Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River,

Red Cedar State Trail

Info: 715-672-SNOW

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THE R.A.P. (ROUND

ALGONQUIN PARK)

TOUR, ONTARIO

Riding around Ontario’s massive

Algonquin Provincial Park is no

small affair. It’s a superbly designed

self-guided tour. Along the way

you’ll discover numerous

snowmobile-friendly communities

ready to welcome you.

Trail Towns: Pembroke,

Petawawa, Haliburton, Kearney,

Dwight

Highlights: Ottawa River, wide

variety of terrain and forest riding

experiences

Info: https://www.northernontario.

travel/snowmobiling/ofsc-rap-tour-

loop

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