River Run Connection

River Run Connection is a cross-country ski route in Colorado, about 2 miles from the town of Grand Lake. The route is short, at roughly 0.17 miles, and it sits at a high point of about 8,645 feet, with the low end of the run at about 8,633 feet. The climb is nearly flat, with no elevation gain and only about 11 feet of loss, so it's a quick link between nearby ski trails rather than a long climb. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Lake show January highs around 30°F with lows near 4°F and about 14 snow days. By May, highs reach about 59°F with only a couple of snow days, so late spring is the last stretch of snow before the snowpack melts away. Ptarmigan Tuck and Short Cut are both within a quarter mile, so the River Run Connection works well as part of a longer ski outing. For an overnight stay, Bull Mountain Campground and Green Ridge Campground are both within about 3 miles.