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4,623 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
730 ft
High Point
85 ft
Altitude change
639 ft
Altitude min
645 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
3,901 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat

Mandan Road Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Copper Harbor Trail System
    Copper Harbor, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #17037 in Snowshoeing
    • #822 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #31542 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #833 in Snowshoeing
    • #3 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #400 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    State, Private, Township, Conservancy

Mandan Section 1 is a 1.4 km green trail that is the start of the End of the Road skiing adventure. This section starts at the end of US 41 and takes you to the junction with Horseshoe Harbor Road.

The system is open for XC Skiing and Fat Biking, and we ask that snowshoers stay to the right of the groomed track. Both a classic track and skate lane are groomed.

Early in the season, it may still be possible to drive to East Bluff. In this case, this section of the Mandan will not be groomed.

Access Info

The trail starts at the end of US 41.

Tags
Family friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mandan Road located?
      Mandan Road is located in Copper Harbor Trail System, Copper Harbor, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Copper Harbor Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.46448, -87.84077.
      ▼ How hard is Mandan Road?
      Mandan Road is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mandan Road?
      Mandan Road has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 639 ft to 730 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mandan Road?
      Mandan Road is 4,623 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mandan Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mandan Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Mandan Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Mandan Road are:
      • March (4 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mandan Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mandan Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Mandan Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ski Mandan Road. The trail is 4,623 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mandan Road?
      Mandan Road is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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