Cross Country Skiing

This is a private trail system maintained by volunteers from the Chassell Recreation Club who groom the trails for the traditional skier. Your donations are needed to keep it maintained and can be placed in the donation pipe at the Heritage Center. The 5k Lower Trail and the 5k Paradise Loop are both easy to intermediate. A warming hut is located at the ice rink next to the Heritage Center. Some sections open to non-motorized use in summer. Lodging, dining, shops and services nearby. Parking is available 1 block west of US-41 in Chassell on Hancock Street at the Chassell Heritage Center and on Archambeau Road.

Enjoy the romance and wilderness experience of the Northwoods when skiing Copper Harbor's Pathway. The 9km of classical skiing trails are groomed as necesary. Copper Harbor Pathway also offers 15km+ of snowshoe trails. Areas of the trails open to vehicles, hikers and bikers in summer. Lodging, dining, shops and services nearby.Open year round.Trailhead/parking/restrooms available at the Copper Harbor Welcome Center on US-41.

The Eagle Harbor Ski Trail begins at the west end of Pine Street just outside of Eagle Harbor.  The classic wilderness single track trails are groomed by volunteers as needed, usually on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.  A donation box is located at the trailhead.  The main loop runs around Long Lake with many shortcuts and additional loops that can take you as far as Great Sand Bay.

The Maasto Hiihto Trail is a striding-only trail system that offers unsurpassed skiing on varied and scenic trails. The trail system connects with the Churning Rapids trails that provide a true backcountry experience. The two systems contain about 25k of groomed trails. Two trailheads provide access to Maasto Hiihto: one at the Hancock Driving Park, behind the Houghton County Arena, (the chalet is located here and is open during the day and includes bathrooms) and the other at Tomasi Road near the Hancock city garage, north of the Portage Health System. Churning Rapids can be accessed from Maasto Hiihto or from a trailhead at Christianson Road at M-203. (Red donation pipes are located at both trail heads) Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids are groomed three times a week or more as needed. Grooming comments or questions can be directed to Arlyn Aronson at arlyn@superiortandems.com or weekdays at 906-370-2911. Off US-41 on Birch Street in Hancockbehind the Houghton County Arena

Beautiful ice formations along the shores of Lake Superior attract skiers to McLain State Park. Spectacular lakeview scenery is the specialty of this trail. Terrain varies from flat open expanses to woods and hills. No true track is set, but the trail is smoothed as needed. The 2k East Loop is easy to intermediate and the 4k West Loop is easy. A Michigan Recreation Passport required for entrance. Trails open for hiking is summer.18350 State Highway M-2037 miles west of HancockHancock, MI 49930Phone: 906-482-0278

Ski the trails that hosted the 2007 & 2008 U. S. Cross Country Championships. Long downhills, gathering speed and sharp turns at the bottom are distinctive of the 34km of trails you will find here. Trailheads at Sharon Avenue and the Nara Nature Preserve - both with warming shelters and waxing facilities; lighted trails.  Trails are groomed regularly as necessary for both skating and traditional skiing.  There are also 12k of recreation trails for walking, snowshoeing, skiing and pets and 24 km of ungroomed showshoe trails.  Daily and/or season passes required for non-students.  Ski rental available at the Student Development Complex. Some trails open to hiking/biking in summer. Ski rental, lodging, dining, shops and services nearby. Open year round. South of Houghton off US-41Trail head is off Sharon Avenue near the SDC Phone: 906-487-2578

Nara Nature Park - Minutes from Houghton. Over 50 miles of exquisite trails. World-class skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, running, biking, birding, boating! Chalet, fireplace, showers. Boat launches. North of US-41between Houghton & ChassellHoughton, MI 49931Phone: 906-482-1700Fax 906-482-0282