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1.0 mile
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:04:56
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
00:04:56
Avg time
Upper Creekside Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMaasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
Hancock, Michigan -
AKANew River Trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 90 in Mountain Biking
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#80 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- #28476 in Mountain Biking
- #110335 in E-Biking
- #326753 in Trail Running
- #333332 in Hiking
- #29336 in Snowshoeing
- #44835 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#39 in Nordic Skiing · Michigan [+]
- #320 in Mountain Biking
- #522 in E-Biking
- #4,363 in Trail Running
- #4,854 in Hiking
- #1,354 in Snowshoeing
- #584 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Mountain Biking
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Snowshoeing
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerMunicipal, 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
Hancock Trails ClubMaintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
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- 4 rides
- Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Directions to upper-creekside trailhead
(47.156570, -88.598430)
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