Nordic center

Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan

Open to the publicOperating seasonal businessOfficial website

About Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids Trails

A cross-country ski center with groomed classic and/or skate trails.

  • Hancock-area trails groomed for classic skiing, snowshoeing and snow biking, maintained by the Hancock Trails Club (formerly Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club).
  • Trailheads at the chalet on the Houghton County fairgrounds and Tomasi Road; Churning Rapids runs through the Christensen Wildlife Preserve.
  • Visitors are asked to buy a day pass or annual membership.

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Season

Usual season
typical Keweenaw season, grooming three times a week or more
2026-27 announced opening
Not yet announced
2026-27 announced closing
Not yet announced
Today's conditions
Check the official site for lifts, trails and snow

Season dates from www.cityofhancock.com. Opening dates depend on snow.

Terrain and facilities

Cross-country trails
25 km

Source: www.visitkeweenaw.com.

Skiing here: Classic cross-country. Snowboarding is not allowed.

Amenities: Grooming.

Weather forecast

This Afternoon
46°F · Mostly Sunny
Tonight
31°F · Partly Cloudy
Saturday
56°F · Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
43°F · Chance Rain Showers · 28% precip.
Sunday
62°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy · 21% precip.
Sunday Night
47°F · Mostly Cloudy · 6% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the visitor entrance (about 728 ft), issued recently. Summit weather can differ. Full forecast at weather.gov

Snow report: see the official site for current snowfall, base depth and grooming.

Other places to ski within 50 miles

Guided, cat or heli skiing

VooDoo Mountain

Mohawk, MI · 35 mi away · Restricted access

Map location approximate

Sources and verification

Checked against the operator's or land manager's site. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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