Highbanks Hiking and Cross Country Ski Trail

Highbanks overlooking the AuSable River (Photo: USFS)

A short, 7-mile trek along the bluffs of the Au Sable River will provides some of the best and most dramatic views of the Au Sable River, where snowshoers and skiers will be able to look over the river valley with clear views almost to Lake Huron in some spots. The trail has access areas and parking at Iargo Springs and Lumberman’s Monument (accessed off River Road). The grounds of
these sites are open in the winter, but the sites are not maintained and no toilet facilities are available.

The trail is not groomed but is maintained by the US Forest Service and Corsair Trail Council – this means the trail is well-marked and cleared of fallen trees.