Dursum Avenue Northeast

Dursum Avenue Northeast is a short cross-country ski route in Cannonsburg State Game Area in Michigan, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.38 miles, with a total climb of 80 feet and a high point of 870 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.13 miles, with a grade of 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Rapids show January highs around 31°F and lows near 17°F, with February the driest month at about 13 wet days. The station sits roughly 124 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the trail run slightly cooler. The Egypt Valley ski sections sit close by, with Egypt Valley - Section 2 about 0.1 mile away and Egypt Valley - Section 3 about 0.8 mile away. For hiking, Ada Township Trails is about 4.3 miles off, and the Lower Grand River Water Trail offers paddling about 6.3 miles away.