Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail
Houghton County, MI
Out-and-back trail in Houghton County, MI. Road & touring bike, Hiking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing, & Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 12.4 mi (20 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 56 ft (17 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 630 ft (192 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Park Pavilion 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail
How long is Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail is 12.4 mi (20 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 56 ft (17 m) in total, up to a high point of 630 ft (192 m).
How hard is Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (74% under trees).
What can you do on Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Also: Hiking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing.
Where can you eat near Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
Quincy's Restaurant & Lounge, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Krist Food Mart, 0.8 mi (1.2 km).
Is this a good week for Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Nara Loop Houghton County · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Edward's Trail Houghton County · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Peepsock Trail Houghton County · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Yew Too Loop Houghton County · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Sleeping Bear Loop Houghton County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Royalwood Loop Houghton County · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap