Interlochen
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Ontario, Canada.
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 316 ft
- climb
- 1,301 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Best time to visit Interlochen
Best months: May–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
24° / 8°
18 wet
Feb
26° / 9°
14 wet
Mar
35° / 18°
13 wet
Apr
49° / 30°
11 wet
May
63° / 41°
11 wet
Jun
73° / 50°
11 wet
Jul
77° / 55°
11 wet
Aug
76° / 55°
11 wet
Sep
68° / 49°
13 wet
Oct
54° / 39°
16 wet
Nov
41° / 28°
17 wet
Dec
31° / 17°
18 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sault Ste Marie Sanderson Fld, MI, 23.6 mi away at 722 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Interlochen is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Ontario, Canada. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,120 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Batchawana Bay, about 15 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include King Mountain. For camping, Harmony Beach Lakeview Resort is within about 6 miles. There are 28 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Interlochen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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