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Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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Open 24hLit at nightScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (25 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful Hiking trails very well kept up,”

Great place for a little hike in the woods! Easy access to the trails, clear trail indicators if you're not great with navigation, and not a very hard walk at all.

★★★★★ — Hannah , Aug 2018

This is a great place to go cross country skiing or snowshoeing. It's also a great place to go hiking. The lighted paths are really nice.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Oct 2016

Beautiful trail. Wear bug dope. Above average bugs, even for Michigan, due to low lying wet area it is located in.

★★★★★ — James , Jun 2023

Nice local ski trail close to the Soo. It is also lit making it an ideal evening hike at the end of the day.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Nov 2014

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful Hiking trails very well kept up,”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“It is also lit making it an ideal evening hike at the end of the day.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitegreatlakesallergy.com
  • Phone+1 906-253-2163

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Algonquin Cross-Country Ski Trail

W 16th Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.