Michigan Has Two Frozen Hidden Gems You Can’t Find Anywhere Else
Ever thought about racing down an icy track? Michigan's got not one, but two incredible luge spots that thrill-seekers won't want to miss!
There are only four ice luge tracks in the nation. Two of those four tracks of high-speed slippery excitement are right here in Michigan.
Ice Luge Tracks in the United States
Muskegon, Michigan - Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
Negaunee, Michigan - Upper Peninsula Luge Club
Lake Placid, New York - Wasatch Luge Club
Park City, Utah - Adirondack Luge Club
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The ice luge track in West Michigan is one of the most popular for a good reason, according to Local Freshies.
Located in Muskegon’s state park, its 850’ length is one of the only permanent winter luge tracks out there. Designed by three-time Olympian Frank Masley, anyone over the age of eight can hurl themselves down the track.
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The ice luge track in the U.P. has pretty awesome bragging rights as well. The Upper Peninsula Luge Club is the only natural full-length luge track in the nation, according to Local Freshies.
The UP, as it’s known by Michiganders, is a place that embraces winter. It makes sense since the first snows typically come in November and stays through at least the end of March. Such a consistent winter allows them to have the ONLY NATURAL full-length luge in the U.S.
Michigan is in fact, a Winter Wonderland. However, the U.S. is one short as Austria has a total of 5 luge tracks.
On Top of Arch Rock, Mackinac Island