Michigan Tech's Cross Country Ski Trails Michigan Technological University Technique is important when skiing the trails of Michigan Tech. Long downhills, gathering speed and sharp turns at the bottom are distinctive of the trails you will find here.
Every downhill is followed by an uphill.
You learn that to minimize the uphill effort you must maintain speed on the downhill slope. For the more cautious, Michigan Tech also boasts 5 km of more gently rolling terrain. Located on the south side of Houghton from US 41, turn at the light on MacInnes Drive. Take Sharon avenue past the SDC to the access road for IMR storage. Turn left to parking and the main trailhead.