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1.5 miles
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:11:08
Avg time
180 ft
Altitude change
796 ft
Altitude min
977 ft
Altitude max
797 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
535 ft
Distance down
2,228 ft
Distance flat
00:11:08
Avg time

Sunset Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Mountain Biking
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 75 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #293072 in Mountain Biking
    • #119254 in E-Biking
    • #136733 in Trail Running
    • #435140 in Hiking
    • #2638 in Snowshoeing
    • #48322 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #58 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #2,699 in Mountain Biking
    • #597 in E-Biking
    • #1,708 in Trail Running
    • #5,904 in Hiking
    • #120 in Snowshoeing
    • #654 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • 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
    Moderate
  • 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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Sunset is a 2 mile less popular green difficulty mixed trail located near Hancock Michigan. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 182 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 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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Sunset Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 30, 2026
Removed outdated signage
Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 4, 2026
Brushed trail
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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      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 47.15293, -88.61995.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset?
      Sunset is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset?
      Sunset has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 796 ft to 977 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 mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sunset?
      Sunset is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ 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 (3 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 31 minutes to ski Sunset. The trail is 1.5 miles 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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