more stats
1,644 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
961 ft
Altitude min
971 ft
Altitude max
965 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

Papasay Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forestville Ski Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 30 in Mountain Biking
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1979 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #323311 in Mountain Biking
    • #136925 in E-Biking
    • #325719 in Trail Running
    • #151275 in Hiking
    • #54669 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #140 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #2,988 in Mountain Biking
    • #786 in E-Biking
    • #4,344 in Trail Running
    • #2,262 in Hiking
    • #549 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

Nordic ski trail

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Papasay located?
      Papasay is located in Forestville Ski Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Forestville Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58408, -87.48104.
      ▼ How hard is Papasay?
      Papasay is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Papasay?
      Papasay has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 961 ft to 971 ft.
      ▼ How long is Papasay?
      Papasay is 1,644 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Papasay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Papasay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Papasay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Papasay are:
      • January (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Papasay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Papasay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Papasay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Papasay. The trail is 1,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Papasay?
      Papasay is a very popular trail. There have been 187 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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