Bear Hollow
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 206 ft
- climb
- 731 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Oct
- best months
Bear Hollow is a cross-country ski route in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in northern Michigan, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 2 miles, with a steady climb from a low point of 691 feet to a high of 731 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.83 miles, with an 8% grade, and the total elevation gain is 44 feet one way. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 7°F, while March runs a bit milder at highs around 36°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so these figures are a fair guide to conditions on the trail. Cub Hollow, another cross-country ski route, lies just 0.1 mile away and makes an easy addition to a visit.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Bear Hollow
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
26° / 7°
Feb
27° / 7°
Mar
36° / 14°
Apr
48° / 26°
May
62° / 38°
Jun
73° / 48°
Jul
77° / 53°
Aug
76° / 52°
Sep
68° / 46°
Oct
55° / 35°
Nov
41° / 26°
Dec
31° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Engadine Mdot, MI, 19.6 mi away at 685 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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