Campus loop

Campus Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route on Appleton Farms in Massachusetts, a non-governmental organization-managed property. The loop is about 0.5 miles long and sits at a low elevation, with the high point at 33 feet and the low at 21 feet. It is an out-and-back route with a total climb of about 57 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 5% grade. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beverly show January highs around 37°F with about four snow days, while February runs slightly colder with highs near 39°F and five snow days. Snow days drop to zero from April through October. The route links easily with other ski routes on the property. HQ Loop and Prince of Wales are each about 0.4 miles away, and Williams Field is about 0.5 miles off. Climbers can find the North Shore climbing area roughly 9 miles away.