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2,152 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
933 ft
Altitude min
964 ft
Altitude max
933 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
1,355 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Ruby Marsh Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
    Hancock, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 65 in Mountain Biking
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #136 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #116787 in Mountain Biking
    • #135394 in E-Biking
    • #139061 in Trail Running
    • #363125 in Hiking
    • #23411 in Snowshoeing
    • #34413 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #59 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,181 in Mountain Biking
    • #769 in E-Biking
    • #1,733 in Trail Running
    • #5,302 in Hiking
    • #1,097 in Snowshoeing
    • #432 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Mountain Biking
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • 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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Ruby Marsh is a 2,152 ft moderately popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Hancock Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Disclaimer

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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Ruby Marsh Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 30, 2026
Removed outdated signage
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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Avg: 3.81 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruby Marsh located?
      Ruby Marsh 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 47.16593, -88.60792.
      ▼ How hard is Ruby Marsh?
      Ruby Marsh is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Marsh?
      Ruby Marsh has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 933 ft to 964 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruby Marsh a point to point trail?
      Ruby Marsh is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruby Marsh?
      Ruby Marsh is 2,152 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Marsh?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Marsh. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ruby Marsh? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Marsh are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Ruby Marsh?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ski Ruby Marsh. The trail is 2,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ruby Marsh?
      Ruby Marsh is a moderately popular trail. There have been 386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 350 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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