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The Hancock Trails Club
The mission of the Hancock Trails Club (HTC) is to promote the silent sports for both youth and adults and to provide stewardship of the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails in Hancock, Michigan.
In Finnish, maasto hiihto means “cross-country ski.” The trail was originally developed in the 1980s by a group of Nordic enthusiasts with support from the City of Hancock. In 1997, the forerunner of the Hancock Trails Club, the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club, became official when it gained nonprofit, 501(c)(3) status.
Today, the partnership of the HTC, the City of Hancock, and generous landowners remains integral in maintaining the trails throughout the year for a variety of silent sports.
Trail Etiquette
Summer
- Trails are maintained for mountain biking, hiking and summer
- Trails are not compatible with equestrian use or any motorized vehicles
- Class 1 e-bikes are allowed
- Mountain bikers must yield to other users and to uphill riders
- Dogs must be under control at all times. Please clean up after your pet
- Most trails are on private property. Please stay on the trail
Winter
- Trails are groomed for classic skis, fat bikes, and snowshoes only
- No foot traffic on groomed trails. All walkers must use snowshoes
- Avoid biking or snowshoeing in ski tracks
- Dogs must be under control at all times. Please clean up after your pet
Trailheads
- Tomasi Road adjacent to the Hancock DPW
- Hancock Recreation Area - just north of the HoCo Arena
- M-203 and Christensen Road in Hancock Township (very limited parking in the winter)
- High Point Road (winter-only -- parking for snowbikers)
View the summer and winter maps for details. See also this locator map.
Trail Information
Trails are maintained by the Hancock Trails Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in coordination with private and municipal landowners. Please purchase a membership or day pass.
Recreate responsibly and at your own risk. Cell phone service is limited. Familiarize yourself with the maps and trails.
In the event of an emergency, call 911 and provide the designation of the nearest intersection (see map).
About the Trails
The Hancock Trails Club maintains the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails for non-motorized recreation, in coordination with private and municipal landowners. The majority of the trails are located on private property. Recreational access is at the permission of landowners. Please respect the trails, signage, and everyone you encounter. Recreate responsibly and at your own risk.
Winter trails are groomed for classic skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing. Summer trails are maintained for mountain biking, hiking, and running. Class I-E bikes are allowed. Trails are not compatible with equestrian use.
Cell phone service is limited. Familiarize yourself with maps and call 911 in the event of an emergency. Provide the designation of the nearest intersection.
Memberships and donations are essential to fund ongoing maintenance and improvements.
Please address questions or suggestions to info@hancocktrails.org.
The Four Season Chalet
The Four Season Chalet at the Hancock Recreation Area (aka Driving Park) provides a place to warm up, a community room, a small kitchen, and a bathroom. The chalet is open year-round during daylight hours.
