Crystal Mountain – Summer Recreation
Mountain Ridge
Experience panoramic views, a winding, high elevation circuit and fairways framed by stately pines on Crystal’s Mountain Ridge course. Despite its challenging layout, four tee boxes on each hole make Mountain Ridge very playable, with distances ranging from 4,956 to 7,007 yards.
Betsie Valley
The Betsie Valley is just coming off a recent renovation to the back nine, making the course equal in beauty and quality as the Mountain Ridge course. The Betsie Valley also features “Green Tees” for junior and beginner golfers. You may take a cart or walk the Betsie Valley.
The Crystal Coaster – Michigan’s only Alpine Slide
In the summer of 2008, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa added to its reputation as northern Michigan’s premier year-round playground with the addition of the Crystal Coaster, Michigan’s only alpine slide. Riders take the Loki triple chairlift to the top of the mountain, hop on a specially-designed sled, and cruise down one of two parallel 250-foot-high, 1,600-foot-long curved tracks as they curve and dip their way down the mountain. Call 231-378-2000 ext. 7000 for more information.
Park at Water’s Edge
The Park at Water’s Edge is a one-acre, outdoor water playground that provides a splashing good time for kids of all ages looking to frolic in the northern Michigan summer sun. The highlight of this water park is the 4,200 square-foot pool, which offers a water playground structure sure to keep the giggles rolling for hours. The Park also features a 32-foot climbing wall, a sand play area and an outdoor hot tub. Daily rates, group rates and memberships available. Free to houseguests!
Mountain Adventure Zone
Located at the base of the Loki lift Camp Totem, the Mountain Adventure Zone is the place to go for outdoor fun! Our Mountain Adventure Guides will help you find the ideal activities for you and your family. Dash down the Mountain on the Crystal Coaster alpine slide, rent a bike and ride around the mountain, play nine holes of disc golf, or join in a host of other activities and adventures.
Outdoor Summer Fun at the Mountain Adventure Zone:
* Rent a bike or scooter
* Register to climb the wall
* Sign up for tubing, kayak or canoe trips
* Check out field equipment
* Pick up a trail map for the Michigan Legacy Art Park
* Rent a movie or check out a game
* Make reservations for massages and kids’ programs
* Check times and dates for daily Mountain Activities
* Get directions for local events and attraction
More Summer Fun at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK
Crystal is home to the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a unique 30-acre park that features a variety
of artwork nestled along a woodland trail. Its aim is to integrate art and nature in an ecologically sensitive environment. The Art Park is open year-round, and also features a number of live performances in the outdoor amphitheater during the summer.