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2,257 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
850 ft
Altitude max
847 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-12.2%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
1,496 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Sunset 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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 65 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #303281 in Mountain Biking
    • #238669 in E-Biking
    • #425760 in Trail Running
    • #113282 in Hiking
    • #2849 in Snowshoeing
    • #47513 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #44 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #2,798 in Mountain Biking
    • #1,274 in E-Biking
    • #5,621 in Trail Running
    • #1,645 in Hiking
    • #133 in Snowshoeing
    • #630 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, 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
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Municipal, Private

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Sunset is a 2,257 ft moderately popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Hancock Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 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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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...
Jun 19, 2025 @ 4:12am
Jun 19, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sunset located?
      Sunset 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 47.14302, -88.61149.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset?
      Sunset is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset?
      Sunset has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 850 ft.
      ▼ Is Sunset a point to point trail?
      Sunset is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sunset?
      Sunset is 2,257 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunset?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunset. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Sunset?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Sunset are:
      • February (5 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sunset? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunset are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Sunset?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ski Sunset. The trail is 2,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sunset?
      Sunset is a moderately popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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