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3,068 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
772 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude max
787 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
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
  • AKA
    Mud Lake Bypass
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 35 in Mountain Biking
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #203 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #308302 in Mountain Biking
    • #125228 in E-Biking
    • #436584 in Trail Running
    • #440643 in Hiking
    • #40265 in Snowshoeing
    • #48868 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #75 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
    • #2,846 in Mountain Biking
    • #652 in E-Biking
    • #5,846 in Trail Running
    • #5,972 in Hiking
    • #1,800 in Snowshoeing
    • #662 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
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

Relatively flat section of trail near the eastern shore of Mud Lake

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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Lake

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 17, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/Detroit)
May 17, 2026
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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on May 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (1 votes)
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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 47.14539, -88.61771.
      ▼ How hard is Sunset?
      Sunset is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunset?
      Sunset has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 772 ft to 802 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 3,068 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 (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 3 minutes to ski Sunset. The trail is 3,068 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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