Tolkien Trails

Tolkien Trails is a small operating ski area located in Houghton, Michigan, at an elevation of 979 feet. The area offers 61 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding terrain, making it a modest local option for winter sports in the Upper Peninsula. The area serves the nearby Houghton community and operates seasonally during winter months when snow conditions permit. Winter access and snow reliability are the main factors affecting visit timing; the region receives reliable lake-effect snow from the nearby waters.