Piste Perron/BMX

Piste Perron/BMX is a cross-country ski route in Maine, about 0.14 miles from the start of Piste Perron. The nearest town is La Croix Depot, about 30 miles away. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.28 miles, with a total climb of 22 feet and a steepest grade of about 5% near the start. It is rated moderate, and the elevation change is small, so it works well as a short addition to a longer outing on the surrounding network of pistes. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 0°F, while July and August highs reach about 76°F. That station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so its figures are a fair guide to conditions on the trail. Piste Loisir and Piste Rodrigue are both about 0.1 miles away, so the route fits easily into a cluster of cross-country ski trails in the area.