more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-122 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
822 ft
Altitude min
898 ft
Altitude max
898 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
2,989 ft
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
Avg time

St. Urho's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Mountain Biking
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #122164 in Mountain Biking
    • #135295 in E-Biking
    • #333361 in Trail Running
    • #407494 in Hiking
    • #29619 in Snowshoeing
    • #45184 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #24 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #1,223 in Mountain Biking
    • #767 in E-Biking
    • #4,452 in Trail Running
    • #5,619 in Hiking
    • #1,367 in Snowshoeing
    • #592 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • 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
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

Easier rolling loop adjacent to the Hancock Driving Park. A fun trail for both skiers and mountain bikers alike. Host to the Hancock Trails Club's annual post-Christmas candle luminary ski and snowshoe event.

In the summer, the area around the trail is also home to the Hancock disc golf course

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

Tags
Faint trailFamily friendly

Trail Supporters

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 4 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2022
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Oct 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.95 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (63)
close
      Directions to st-urho-s-loop trailhead (47.141030, -88.606180)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for St. Urho's Loop yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      1 more »
      Hancock Trails Club Candle Luminary Ski 2025
      skixc
      4:40 | 219 | Apr 3, 2026 , Hancock

      Routes with this trail

      more »
      ★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 2,273 ft • 34 • Loop •
      A bit of everything. From fast and flowy singletrack to punchy root filled climbs, bone rattling descents...
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 1,784 ft • 28 • Loop •
      A step up from the "Short Loop", the "Long Loop" is a longer, moderately difficult loop that includes the...
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 997 ft • 15 • Loop •
      A great loop for anyone looking for more of a chill ride, or for those without much time to spare, the...
      5.0 ★★★★★
      1 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
      4 ★
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By cueball44TF Pro HTC & contributors
      • #678153 - 475 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is St. Urho's Loop located?
      St. Urho's Loop 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 47.14103, -88.60618.
      ▼ How hard is St. Urho's Loop?
      St. Urho's Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for St. Urho's Loop?
      St. Urho's Loop has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 822 ft to 898 ft.
      ▼ Is St. Urho's Loop a point to point trail?
      St. Urho's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is St. Urho's Loop?
      St. Urho's Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on St. Urho's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on St. Urho's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski St. Urho's Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski St. Urho's Loop are:
      • February (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access St. Urho's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to St. Urho's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski St. Urho's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ski St. Urho's Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is St. Urho's Loop?
      St. Urho's Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.