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2,356 ft
Distance
90 ft
Climb
00:05:43
Avg time
91 ft
Altitude change
878 ft
Altitude min
969 ft
Altitude max
878 ft
Altitude start
968 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
2,326 ft
Distance climb
00:05:43
Avg time

Diagonal Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #265 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #371137 in Mountain Biking
    • #231552 in E-Biking
    • #24179 in Snowshoeing
    • #39711 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #82 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #3,285 in Mountain Biking
    • #1,192 in E-Biking
    • #1,137 in Snowshoeing
    • #534 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Grass
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Mountain Biking
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

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Diagonal Trail is a 2,356 ft less popular blue difficulty grass trail located near Hancock Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 90 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Hiking is not permitted on this trail during ski season. Walking on a groomed trail without skis or snowshoes damages the snow surface and creates hazards for other users

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Mar 4, 2026 @ 4:14pm (America/Detroit)
Mar 4, 2026
From keweenawtrails.com: "Trails have not been groomed. We can't do much with the frozen surface. At best we only get a few hours of skiing out of...
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      Directions to diagonal-trail trailhead (47.169970, -88.608660)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Diagonal Trail located?
      Diagonal Trail is located in Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids, Hancock, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.16997, -88.60866.
      ▼ How hard is Diagonal Trail?
      Diagonal Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Diagonal Trail?
      Diagonal Trail has 90 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 878 ft to 969 ft.
      ▼ Is Diagonal Trail a point to point trail?
      Diagonal Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is grass.
      ▼ How long is Diagonal Trail?
      Diagonal Trail is 2,356 ft long. The trail type is grass.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Diagonal Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Diagonal Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Diagonal Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Diagonal Trail are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Diagonal Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diagonal Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Diagonal Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ski Diagonal Trail. The trail is 2,356 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Diagonal Trail?
      Diagonal Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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