Ontario · Cross-country skiing

Sun Down

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Ontario, Canada.

2.6 mi
round trip: 464 ft
climb: 888 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Best time to visit Sun Down

Best months: May–September. 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
20° / 1°
9 wet
Feb
24° / 2°
6 wet
Mar
34° / 13°
7 wet
Apr
45° / 26°
9 wet
May
58° / 37°
11 wet
Jun
68° / 46°
12 wet
Jul
74° / 52°
11 wet
Aug
73° / 52°
11 wet
Sep
65° / 44°
11 wet
Oct
51° / 33°
11 wet
Nov
38° / 22°
9 wet
Dec
26° / 9°
9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Portage, MN, 28.8 mi away at 730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Sun Down is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Ontario, Canada. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 740 ft and 890 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. Parts of it are lit for skiing after dark. The nearest town is Thunder Bay, about 7.3 miles southwest of the start. For camping, Grey Wolf Scout Camp is within about 6 miles. There are 19 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.