more stats
5,240 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
703 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
658 ft
Altitude min
703 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
1,506 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
1,719 ft
Distance flat

Down Under Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #238542 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #49 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,261 in E-Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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Down Under is a 5,240 ft blue difficulty machine groomed trail located near Houghton Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Down Under located?
      Down Under is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10555, -88.53811.
      ▼ How hard is Down Under?
      Down Under is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Down Under?
      Down Under has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 658 ft to 703 ft.
      ▼ Is Down Under a point to point trail?
      Yes, Down Under is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Down Under?
      Down Under is 5,240 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Down Under?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Down Under. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Down Under? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Down Under are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Down Under?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ski Down Under. The trail is 5,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Down Under?
      Down Under is a moderately popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 81 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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