Dan Parker Road

Dan Parker Road is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Massachusetts, set within Wharton Plantation, a land unit managed by a non-governmental organization. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.7 miles, with a total climb of 181 feet from a low point of 253 feet to a high of 332 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.29 miles in, with an 8% grade. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Nashua, New Hampshire, show January highs around 35°F and lows near 14°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 38°F. The Red Line Trail, another cross-country ski route, lies about 1.1 miles away. The Marsh Trail, a mountain biking route, is about 1.6 miles off, and the Brown Trail, a hike, is about 2 miles away. For an overnight stay, Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Minute Man is about 5.8 miles from the road.