Nordic Trails
Enjoy over 35km of beautiful Nordic ski trails, groomed daily to host Classic and Skating style ski techniques. Hanson Hills offers a fun and challenging trail system for all abilities of skiers. Want to get off the main trail system, take a 8.8km tour of our "Classic Only" wilderness trail.
Nordic Hours & Prices
Trails open daily 9am-Dusk
Weekday Daily Trail Pass:
Adult: $12
12yrs and under: $Free
Weekend Daily Trail Pass:
Adult: $15
12yrs and under: $Free
Nordic Ski Rental Prices:
Adult: $15
12yrs and under: $10
Weekday Ski Specials
(Begins January 3rd)
Tuesday: $9 Trail Passes
Senior Thursday: (55+) $9 trail passes
Nordic ski events
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
January 7, 2023
UPDATE: Unfortunately the Winter Wolf Skiathlon that is scheduled for Saturday January 7th is canceled due to poor snow conditions. Our trail system is mostly grass at the moment, with less than an inch of accumulation forecasted for the remainder of the week. We do not plan to reschedule at the moment. All Pre-Register
January 7, 2023
UPDATE: Unfortunately the Winter Wolf Skiathlon that is scheduled for Saturday January 7th is canceled due to poor snow conditions. Our trail system is mostly grass at the moment, with less than an inch of accumulation forecasted for the remainder of the week. We do not plan to reschedule at the moment. All Pre-Registered will receive a full refund to the payment method in which they paid. Thank you for your continued support of Hanson Hills Recreation Area.
Michigan Cup Event:
Mass Start
The Winter Wolf skiathlon is a mass-start race that begins with 5 kilometers of classic skiing. After one lap around the 5-kilometer course, racers came through the transition area and quickly switch to skate skis before heading out for another lap.
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
January 21, 2023
Michigan Cup Event:
Wave Starts
Men's 26km Skate
Women's 13km Skate
Juniors Race 7.5km
Citizen's Classic 7.5km
Information & Online Registration
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
February 19, 2023
Michigan Cup Event:
Men's and Women's 14km Classic
Wave Starts: (25 skier Max each wave) 2min intervals. Choose your wave. No separation of Men or Women in waves.
Information & Online Registration