Looking for a quieter, less manicured alternative to highly groomed trails without sacrificing quality? McKeever Hills Ski Trail may be just the ticket for you. McKeever Hills offers loops for skiers at a range of skill levels, including many downhill runs, and the trails are only periodically packed and tracked. Six miles of trail pass beside several lakes and through various forest types. Also, if you would enjoy a peaceful night amid the stars and moonlight, rent McKeever cabin, a rustic log cabin on the west shore of McKeever Lake.
The route is open daily during daylight hours from December through April, depending on snow conditions. No trail fee is required. Trail loops are packed occasionally, but are generally ungroomed. Trail segments are well-marked with blue diamonds starting at the trailhead, and are marked at each trail junction. Location maps are posted at all trail intersections. A small parking lot off H-13 is available at the entrance to the trailhead.
Trail Loops:
Trail A (.3mi/.5 km) - Gentle terrain with few slopes, appropriate for beginners or for a warm-up.
Trail B (Approximately 3 mi/ 4.8 km) - Designed as a long scenic trail for the intermediate skier, this loop has lots of variety and offers views of Kimble, Pete's and McKeever Lakes.
Trail C (Approximately 2 mi/ 3.2 km) - This short but difficult route is now dedicated to backcountry skiers (which means that it is packed, not tracked). Circumnavigating Wedge Lake this loop is designed for the expert skier.
The hidden gem of the U.P.. SHHH the skiing has been great.
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June 9, 2011 - reviewed by Terry Reynolds
Mckeever is now groomed for Classic style skiiing on a regular basis, during the season.. The USFS has made significant improvements to the trails and grooming equipment.. Larry Truel the volunteer groomer, has enhanced the quality and frequency of the grooming to be equal to any classic trail in the Central UP.
Terry Reynolds
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December 11, 2010 - reviewed by Jim
Perfect day at McKeever today, everything was freshly groomed.
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December 10, 2010 - reviewed by Jim
The trails system is groomed and ready to go for this weekend. Enjoy!
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December 23, 2009 - reviewed by Anonymous
The most beautiful cross country ski trail in the U.P. Old growth forest, birch trees, hills lakes etc. Very hilly, especially east of Wedge Lake, and some of the hills have sharp turns on the bottoms. I walk down these. Not groomed. Claissic only. Otters!
