Although located in Lake Superior State Forest and groomed by the Michigan DNR, the Algonquin Cross County Ski Trail is a community trail.

After the DNR built the 9-mile pathway in 1987, a surge of local support resulted in making Algonquin the first state-operated trail to be equipped with permanently installed lights for night skiing. Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, and other civic groups donated money. All-Phase Electric Company provided the lights, and Edison Sault Electric sent out a work crew to bury the wires and cables underground.

The volunteers turned Algonquin's first loop into 1.6 miles of illuminated trail. The 30 lights are so indiscreetly positioned among the trees you hardly notice them during the day.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail.