Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Ski Trail - Orange

0.8 mi
round trip
310 ft
climb
695 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Ski Trail - Orange is a cross-country ski route in the White Cloud Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan. The trail is an out-and-back of about 1.6 miles, with a total climb of 310 feet and a high point of 695 feet. The route starts at that high point and descends to a low of 626 feet before returning, so the total gain and loss are each about 310 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.73 miles, with a grade of 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 30°F with lows near 16°F, while March runs a bit milder at highs around 42°F. The station sits about 105 feet higher than the trail, so temperatures on the route may run slightly warmer. Several other ski trails lie close by. Ski Trail - Heart Loop is about 0.3 miles away and Ski Trail - Pink about 0.4 miles. The Orange Trail and White Trail, both hikes, are each about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Pines Point Campground is roughly 8.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Ski Trail - Orange

    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° / 16°

    2. Feb

      32° / 16°

    3. Mar

      42° / 23°

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

    5. May

      67° / 44°

    6. Jun

      76° / 54°

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

    9. Sep

      71° / 50°

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

    12. Dec

      34° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fremont 4 Wsw, MI, 9.2 mi away at 800 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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