Nordic center

Michigan Tech Trails

Houghton, Houghton County, Michigan

Open to the publicOperating seasonal businessOfficial website

About Michigan Tech Trails

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

  • University-run Nordic system in Houghton with about 31 km of groomed trails, trailheads at Sharon Avenue and Nara Nature Preserve.
  • Students ski free through a tech fee; non-students need a day or annual Keweenaw Trails pass.
  • Tourism sources report lighted evening trails and hosting of U.S. national championship races.

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Season

Usual season
late November through mid-April in a typical winter
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.visitkeweenaw.com. Opening dates depend on snow.

Terrain and facilities

Cross-country trails
31 km

Source: www.visitkeweenaw.com.

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

Amenities: Night skiing, Grooming.

Weather forecast

This Afternoon
46°F · Mostly Sunny
Tonight
30°F · Partly Cloudy
Saturday
56°F · Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
43°F · Chance Rain Showers · 29% precip.
Sunday
62°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy · 20% precip.
Sunday Night
47°F · Mostly Cloudy · 6% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the tech trails main trailhead (about 751 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

Listed by an official ski or tourism association. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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