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25.3 miles
Distance
1,836 ft
Climb
-1,812 ft
Descent
1,012 ft
High Point
24 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
620 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-30.3%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
6 miles
Distance flat
25k? How about 25 miles? For the completist who isn't satisfied with just skiing most of the trails that Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids have to offer, this one's for you.
Detailed Description
40k Classic Ski Loop is a 25 mile popular intermediate route located near Hancock Michigan. This nordic ski only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 1,836 ft with a max elevation of 1,012 ft then descends -1,812 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 28, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 18, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance25 miles
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Avg time4 hr 26 min
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Altitude min620 ft
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Altitude start620 ft
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Altitude end643 ft
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Climb1,836 ft
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Descent-1,812 ft
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Grade max-30.3%
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Grade min29.5%
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Distance climb10 miles
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Distance down10 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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Trails in Route
| 1,985 ft | |||||
| 2,582 ft | |||||
| 2,707 ft | |||||
| 5,249 ft | |||||
| 1,867 ft | |||||
| 2,992 ft | |||||
| 2,638 ft | |||||
| 3,100 ft | |||||
| 5,115 ft | |||||
| 348 ft | |||||
| 3,182 ft | |||||
| 1,719 ft | |||||
| 2,103 ft | |||||
| 187 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 4,360 ft | |||||
| 1,752 ft | |||||
| 217 ft | |||||
| 3,127 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
Details
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Winter only route
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityNordic Ski
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingHard
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skixc
Hancock Trails Club Candle Luminary Ski 2025
trail: St. Urho's Loop
4:40 | 210 | comments: 0 | favs:
Apr 3, 2026
skixc
Churning Rapids Ski from Christensen Road
trail: Thoroughfare
2:14 | 182 | comments: 0 | favs:
Nov 23, 2025
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