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1.0 mile
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:06:12
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
897 ft
Altitude min
989 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
984 ft
Distance climb
3,294 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:06:12
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Upper Creekside Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
    Hancock, Michigan
  • AKA
    New River Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 90 in Mountain Biking
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • 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
  • 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

Following the less dramatic (but no less scenic) upper part of Swedetown Creek, Upper Creekside follows Swedetown Creek for an additional half mile upstream beyond the gorge before making its way back towards the rest of the Maasto Hiihto trails.

The trail also features a few fun, intermediate-rated hills between the creek and the intersection with the Meadow and Long Bridge trails

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

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 30, 2026
Removed outdated signage
Jun 14, 2026 @ 3:43pm (America/Detroit)
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Mar 4, 2026 @ 4:15pm (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...
May 25, 2025 @ 11:46am
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May 20, 2025 @ 7:00pm
May 20, 2025
 Not nearly as wet and muddy as it was late last week, but there's still some soft spots and a couple of muddy puddles to look out for. Overall,...
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        Directions to upper-creekside trailhead (47.156570, -88.598430)
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        Maasto Hiihto - Short Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 997 ft • 15 • Loop •
        A short loop around the Maasto Hiihto side of the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trail system,...
        33
        25k Classic Ski Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,186 ft • 20 • Loop •
        A true test of one's endurance. The 25k classic ski loop starts and ends at the and hits over 80 percent...
        34
        40k Classic Ski Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 1,836 ft • 29 • Loop •
        25k? How about 25 miles? For the completist who isn't satisfied with just skiing of the trails that Maasto...
        4.5 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Creekside

        ▼ Where is Upper Creekside located?
        Upper Creekside 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 47.15657, -88.59843.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Creekside?
        Upper Creekside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Creekside?
        Upper Creekside has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 897 ft to 989 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Creekside a point to point trail?
        Upper Creekside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Creekside?
        Upper Creekside is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Creekside?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Creekside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Creekside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Creekside are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Upper Creekside?
        The estimated time to ski Upper Creekside is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Creekside?
        Upper Creekside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 574 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 580 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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