Judys
- 1.1 mi
- loop
- 712 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
- Easy
- difficulty
- Apr–Sep
- best months
Judys is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about a mile from the town of Boyne Falls. It's a short, easy loop of roughly 1.1 miles, with a high point of 712 feet and a low of 704 feet. The climb is minimal, and the route stays nearly flat, with the steepest stretch at about 5% grade near the 0.93-mile mark. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boyne Falls show January highs around 28°F and lows near 14°F, while February is slightly warmer at about 31°F. Spring and fall bring milder conditions, with May highs near 70°F and October highs around 59°F. Several other ski routes sit close by. Pancake is just 0.1 mile away, Christmas is 0.4 mile off, and Syrup and Lillehammer are both within a mile. For paddling, Bear River is about 8 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Borchers – AuSable River Canoe & Kayak37 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Sep
Best time to visit Judys
Best months: April–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
28° / 14°
16 wet
Feb
31° / 13°
12 wet
Mar
42° / 21°
11 wet
Apr
56° / 32°
11 wet
May
70° / 43°
11 wet
Jun
80° / 53°
10 wet
Jul
83° / 58°
9 wet
Aug
82° / 57°
9 wet
Sep
74° / 50°
11 wet
Oct
59° / 40°
15 wet
Nov
45° / 30°
15 wet
Dec
33° / 22°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boyne Falls, MI, 0.7 mi away at 728 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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