Cross Country Ski Trail Information
Houghton County
McLain State Park
Groomed Trail - 6 km
Passes: State Park pass required.
Directions: 10 miles west of Hancock on M-203.
Information: 906-482-0278
Misc Info: Trail follows Lake Superior Shoreline.
Twin Lakes State Park
Groomed Trail: Classic Only
Ungroomed Trail: Yes
Terrain: Varied
Passes: State Park pass required
Directions: On Poyhonen Road, just off of M-26, 25 miles south of Houghton, Trailhead at DNR building.
Information: 906-288-3321
Misc info: Lake Superior overlook
Michigan Tech Trails
Groomed Trail: 21 km
- "Classic" 21 km
- "Freestyle" 15 km
Ungroomed Trail: 12 km
Terrain: Varied
Night Skiing: NO
Passes: Season: $30-45; $65-95 in conjunction with Swedetown and Chassell Trails
Daily: $3-5
Events: Christmas Classic Race - freestyle and classic
MTU Winter Carnival Kickoff Race (classic only)
CCSA regionals race
Chalet: Heated
Rentals: Yes, at Michigan Tech Student Development Complex
Directions: On Sharon Ave, Houghton, adjacent to the MTU campus (across from the football stadium.)
Information: 906-487-2578
Misc info: Pet accessible areas, stadium, was building under construction (available by arrangement)
Swedetown Trails
Groomed Trails: 30 km
- "Classic" 30 km
- Freestyle 27 km
Ungroomed Trail: 3 km
Terrain: Varied
Night Skiing: Yes (4.5 km until 10 pm everyday)
Passes: $35-50, $65-95 in conjunction with Michigan Tech Trails and Chassell Trails. Daily: $6, kids ski free.
Events: Junior Bear Chase Race, March 12
Great Bear Chase Race, March 13
Chalet: Heated, Snack Bar. Open Sun-Mon 12-5, Tue-Sat 12-9.
Rentals: NO
Directions: US-41, north to Calumet. Left on Agent St. before the first light. Right at the T-intersection. Chalet immediately on left (visible from the road)
Information: 906-337-1170 (Chalet)
Misc info: Groomed sledding hill, 1400 acres skiing.
Chassell Classic Trail (this is a picture gallery)
Groomed: Classic only 10 km
Ungroomed Trail: NO
Terrain: Intermediate
Night Skiing: NO
Passes: $15-20, $65-95 in conjunction with MTU Trails and Swedetown Trails, Daily - by donation
Events: Copper Island Classic (5k and 10K timed race.) January
Chalet: NO
Rentals: NO
Directions: Trailhead at old school, 1 block off of US-41 on 2nd Street in Chassell (see signs)
Information: 906-523-4884
Misc info: Indoor facilities for races. Pine forest.
Maasto Hiihto
The Maasto Hiihto Trail is a striding-only trail system that connects with the Churning Rapids trails. The two systems contain about 25 kilometers of groomed trails. The Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids ski trails are operated and maintained through a joint agreement between the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club and the city of Hancock.
Two trailheads provide access to Maasto Hiihto: one at the Houghon County fairgrounds, and the other at Tomasi Road near the Hancock city garage, north of The Portage Health System.
Groomed: 21 km, Classic - trails are groomed three times a week or more as needed
Terrain: Varied
Night Skiing: NO
Passes: The club's main source of income is season and daily membership passes. Please take the time to either pay for a daily membership (at the red donation pipes at both trail heads) or a buy a season membership pass by using our form.
Directions: Turn up the hill on Birch St in Hancock from M-203. At the top of the hill to the left.
Information: (906-370-2911)
Churning Rapids
Groomed Trail: Classic 7km
Ungroomed Trail: 10 miles
Terrain: Varied, Backcountry
Night Skiing: NO
Passes: The club's main source of income is season and daily membership passes. Please take the time to either pay for a daily membership (at the red donation pipes at both trail heads) or a buy a season membership pass by using our form.
Events: None
Directions: Head west on M-203 from Hancock. Turn right on Christensen Rd to trailhead.
Misc info: Connects to Maasto Hiito system when that trail is operating.
Baraga County
Pinery Lake Ski Trail
Groomed Trail - 5 km
Terrain: Novice to Intermediate
Directions: 2.5 miles northeast of L'Anse
Information: 906-524-7444
Ontonagon County
Old Grade Trail
Groomed Trail - 6 miles
Directions: On M-38, 7 miles west of Nisula, 8 miles east of Mass City
Information: 906-884-2085
Gogebic Ridge/Bergland Ski Trail
Groomed Trail - 6 miles
Directions: On M-64, 1 mile north of Bergland
Information: 906-932-4828
Porcupine Mountains (within Porcupine Mts. State Park)
Groomed Trail: "Classic" - 42 km
Ungroomed Trail: Yes
Terrain: Varied
Night Skiing: NO
Passes: Season: $99 - $340. Free of charge without lift service.
Daily: $10 single lift up (Nordic only) Free of charge without life service
Events: Naturalist talks, weekends
Chalet: Full service, at downhill area
Rentals: Yes - 906-885-5612
Directions: On M-107 west of M-64 junction (past S. Boundary Road)
Information: 906-885-5275 or 888-937-2411
Misc info: Scenic vistas. Groomed once or twice weekly. Ski-in cabins (3) available through park service.
Riddle Farm Ski Trails
11425 Aspen Lane, Mass City, MI 49948
906-883-3650
Located at 11425 Aspen Lane between Mass City and the junction of US-45 and M-26. The Riddle Farm Ski Trails offer 5 K of groomed and tracked classic cross-country skiing. Good for beginners. Located in the snow belt.
Keweenaw County
Copper Harbor Pathway/Fort Wilkins State Park
Groomed Trail - "Classic" - 20 km
Ungroomed Trail - 8 km
Terrain: Intermediate to Expert
Night Skiing: No
Passes: No charge. State Park parking fees apply if parking at the Fort Wilkins trailhead.
Events: Brockway Mountain Challenge race, February
Directions: Trailheads on 2nd Street or just past the Lake Fanny Hooe Resort. Fort Wilkins is on US-41, 1 mile east/north of Copper Harbor
