Sledding and Skating - Charlevoix and Emmet Co.

Cold temperatures, lots of snow and a beautiful environment: The ideal combination for sledding and ice skating in a peaceful winter wonderland. Northwest Michigan communities north to south, east to west, offer public and private places for slip slidin’ a day or evening away. Two city-run ski hills in Charlevoix and Petoskey also provide families with another option for taking runs on skis or snowboards. 

Ice Skating Rinks

Avalanche Mountain Preserve, 1129 Wilson St., Boyne City, 582-3641, gov.boynecity.com
Hours: Weekdays 4-9 p.m.; Weekends, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Charlevoix Ice Rink, North Point, corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix, City recreation department, 547-3253
Hours: Weekday evenings, 4 - 8 p.m. and Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Skate rental available.
 
Griffin Arena, 3450 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Petoskey (M-119), 487-1843, www.griffinarena.net
Call ahead for open skating hours, which vary through the season, or go online to
 
Harbor Springs Skating Rink, 740 E. Main St., 526-0610
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-9 p.m.; Sundays, 1-7 p.m.; Closed Mondays
Limited skate loans, outdoor rink
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park, Winter Park Lane, Petoskey, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m.; Weekends and holidays, noon-9 p.m.; Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
Outdoor rinks, concession, warming hut

City Ski Hills

Mount McSauba, Corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix, 547-3267, mtmcsauba.com
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu: 5-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun: 11 a.m.-4 p.m; Tue., Fri: Closed
Three rope tows, five runs, four snowmakers, rentals available. 
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park, Winter Park Lane, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m.; Weekends and holidays, noon-9 p.m.; Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
Rope tow, no charge, snowmaking, concession, warming hut

Sledding Hills

Avalanche Mountain Preserve, 1129 Wilson St., Boyne City, 582-3641, gov.boynecity.com
Hours: Weekdays 4-9 p.m.; Weekends, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
 
Mount McSauba, Corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix, 547-3267, mtmcsauba.com
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thu: 5-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun: 11 a.m.-4 p.m; Tue., Fri: Closed
Three rope tows, five runs, four snowmakers, rentals available. 

Kiwanis Park, 1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs, 242-0569
Hours: Fridays, 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays, noon-8 p.m.; Sundays, noon-6 p.m.; Closed Mondays
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park, Winter Park Lane, 347-1252
Hours: Weekdays, 4-9 p.m.; Weekends and holidays, noon-9 p.m.; Christmas break, noon-9 p.m.
Rope tow, no charge, snowmaking, concession, warming hut
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