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Eben Ice Caves Trailhead
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Bethany
December 26, 2020
A local winter favorite. Amazing photo opportunity. I recommend looking it up on trip advisor to read over tips from other travelers. They have a Facebook page as well where they update conditions etc. be aware that it is a completely rural setting on private property so please be mindful and respectful of the generosity of these individuals. They take donations for the upkeep as well as portapotties they provide. Warm clothes& boots, boot/ ice grips and/ or a walking stick recommended
A local winter favorite. Amazing photo opportunity. I recommend looking it up on trip advisor to read over tips from other travelers. They have a Facebook page as well where they update conditions etc. be aware that it is a completely rural setting on private property so please be mindful and resp…
Kelly
October 28, 2021
A must see!! Hike Bring ice picks and wear ice traction cleats over boots
Christine
February 13, 2021
A local favorite. Be prepared for a bit of a hike to get to the caves. The walk is in an exposed area so make sure to bundle up.
Brianne & Steve
December 24, 2021
Great winter activity!
Amanda
January 11, 2021
Here's How to Get There: Set your GPS for Eben Junction (or use Google Maps to find it). From M-94 in Eben Junction, turn north onto Eben Road and drive about 1.5 miles to Frey Road. Turn right on Frey Road and drive to the end (if you can) or if it's a busy day just find a spot to park along the road. It's not unusual to see fifty or more cars parked here on a nice weekend day. Also, Eben Road and Frey Road have yellow signs on them that say "Ice Caves," so keep an eye out for those. Plan for the Hike to the Caves This isn't an attraction where you can pull up in your car, walk a few feet and be done. It's not a long hike, but yes, you will have to get out and stretch your legs. And for the pet owners out there, the area is pet-friendly. Each time I've visited the ice caves I've seen more than a few dogs on the trail. The hike from the parking area to the ice caves is about .75 miles. The first .25 mile stretch is a very flat walk through a farmer's field. The landowners allow people like you and me to pass through the field at no charge. If they ever stopped allowing this, the hike to the ice caves would be much longer. In addition, the landowners now offer portable bathrooms in the parking area at no charge. Show your thanks by purchasing a hot beverage or a snack at their concession stand if you're able! Snowshoes...bring them in case you happen to visit right after a big snowstorm. Otherwise, wear ice cleats. Ice cleats (I like Yaktrax, but any of them should help!) can go a long way toward enhancing your Eben Ice Caves experience. Trust me. On any given day, about half the people visiting the caves are wearing cleats, and the other half wish they had them. The main reason is that, with ice cleats, you're able to walk around inside the ice caves on relatively sure footing. And without them, it's a little treacherous. The ice inside the caves is very smooth so traditional rubber boots tend to slide around quite a bit. But another reason to wear cleats is that the trail out to the caves has some steep ups and downs. You'll see many spots where people slide down hills on their bottoms and then struggle to get up the other side. In short, if you're wearing cleats you'll be able to walk right up and down those slippery spots. Ropes are never a bad idea to have either. All in all it's a bit of a trek to the ice caves, but I'd highly recommend checking them out! As far as Michigan ice caves go, these are the most accessible.
Here's How to Get There: Set your GPS for Eben Junction (or use Google Maps to find it). From M-94 in Eben Junction, turn north onto Eben Road and drive about 1.5 miles to Frey Road. Turn right on Frey Road and drive to the end (if you can) or if it's a busy day just find a spot to park along the ro…
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