973 ft
Elevation
0
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
8
Campgrounds
About Upper Trails
Upper Trails is a small operating ski area in Houghton, Michigan, offering 276 vertical feet of skiing and snowboarding terrain. The area sits at 973 feet elevation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, providing winter recreation to local and visiting riders during the snow season. Access and facilities are modest compared to larger resorts, reflecting its role as a regional hill rather than a destination venue. Winter conditions in the UP are reliable but brief; plan visits between December and March when snow coverage supports operations.
Know before you go
Upper Trails
Sun & Moon
10:33 AM
Sunrise
6:01 PM
Solar Noon
1:30 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 11:17 AM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:46 AM
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Waning Gibbous
97% illuminated
Live14h 57m of daylight
Upper Trails
Season
107days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 107 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Upper Trails
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
July — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
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