Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Coyote Run

1.8 mi
round trip
138 ft
climb
902 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Coyote Run is a cross-country ski route in Huron Meadows Metropark in Michigan, on city land managed by the city. It is an easy out-and-back, 3.7 miles long with a total climb of about 20 feet. The start and finish sit near 883 feet, and the route reaches 902 feet. The steepest part comes at about 1.4 miles in, with a grade of about 3%. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 30°F and lows near 15°F, while February runs a bit warmer at about 34°F. April and November are the mildest months, with highs in the low 60s and low 50s. Bucks Run, another cross-country ski route, lies just 0.2 miles away, and Hawk Hills is 0.4 miles off. For mountain biking, the Blue Trail is about 1.9 miles away, and the Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake Hiking Trails are about 3.1 miles out.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Coyote Run

    Best months: April–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.

    1. Jan

      30° / 15°

    2. Feb

      34° / 14°

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

    5. May

      69° / 45°

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

    7. Jul

      82° / 59°

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

    12. Dec

      35° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Whitmore Lake 1nw, MI, 4.3 mi away at 906 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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