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2,152 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:44
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
00:02:44
Avg time
Ruby Marsh Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMaasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
Hancock, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 70 in Mountain Biking
- 40 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth 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
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerPrivate
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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.
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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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Hancock Trails ClubMaintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 2 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to ruby-marsh trailhead
(47.165930, -88.607920)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby Marsh
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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.
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How hard is Ruby Marsh?
Ruby Marsh is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%.
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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.
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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.
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