Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Kirk's Kanyon

0.7 mi
loop
86 ft
climb
907 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Sep
best months

Kirk's Kanyon is a 0.7-mile loop for cross-country skiing in Michigan, about 2 miles from the town of Boyne Falls. The route rises from 892 feet to 907 feet, with a total climb of 86 feet and a total descent of 147 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles, where the grade reaches 15 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boyne Falls show January highs around 28°F with lows near 14°F, while February is slightly milder at about 31°F. The station sits roughly 180 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run a little cooler. Several other ski routes lie close by. Innsbruck is just 0.1 mile away, Skip's is 0.6 mile off, and Boyne Mountain, a downhill ski area, is about 0.9 mile away. For paddling, Bear River is roughly 8 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Sep

    Best time to visit Kirk's Kanyon

    Best months: April–September. 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

      28° / 14°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 13°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 32°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 53°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 58°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 40°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 22°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boyne Falls, MI, 2.3 mi away at 728 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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