12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Challenge Mountain (Formerly Walloon Hills)
Challenge Mountain, formerly known as Walloon Hills, is an abandoned ski area in Michigan. The site no longer operates as a ski resort, and little remains of its former infrastructure. Visiting is not practical or recommended, as there are no services, maintained facilities, or access provisions for the public.
Know before you go
Challenge Mountain (Formerly Walloon Hills)
Sun & Moon
11:18 AM
Sunrise
5:36 PM
Solar Noon
11:54 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 11:56 AM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:16 PM
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Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Live12h 36m of daylight
Challenge Mountain (Formerly Walloon Hills)
Season
62days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 62 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Challenge Mountain (Formerly Walloon Hills)
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
North Shore Trail
1.62 mi · 581 ft gain
Lost Tamarack Pathway
1.3 mi · 250 ft gain
Fisherman Road
72.93 mi · 1866 ft gain
Gros Cap Bine (Grouse) Loop
easy · 2.73 mi · 130 ft gain
Gros Cap Giikinawaabam (Learn)
easy · 1.65 mi · 117 ft gain
Gros Cap - Waabooz (Rabbit)
moderate · 3.1 mi · 115 ft gain
Wakeley Lake West Loop
moderate · 3.95 mi · 111 ft gain
Wakeley Lake North Loop
moderate · 5.82 mi · 458 ft gain
Things to Do
North Shore Trail
hiking · North Shore Trail
Bear River
Bear River
Boyne Highlands Mountain Bike Trails
cycling · Boyne Highlands Mountain Bike Trails
Boyne Mountain
snow_sports · Boyne Mountain
Twister
snow_sports · Twister
Christmas
snow_sports · Christmas
Syrup
snow_sports · Syrup
Lillehammer
snow_sports · Lillehammer
Campgrounds & Shelters
Round Island Camping Area
campground
Kneff Lake Campground
campground
Wakeley Lake Ski/Hike/Bike Trailhead
campground
BREVOORT DAM DISPERSED CAMPING AREA
campground
Lake Michigan Campground & Day Use Area
campground
Brevoort Lake - Cg
campground
Luzerne Horsetrail Campground
campground
Meadows Orv Campground
campground
Plan Your Trip
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