Lil Coaster

Lil Coaster is a 0.47-mile loop cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 0.2 miles from the community of Forbush Corner. The trail is a short, moderate outing, with a total elevation gain of 33 feet and a loss of 56 feet over the course of the loop. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles into the route, where the grade reaches 5 percent. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gaylord show January highs around 25°F with lows near 12°F, while February runs a little warmer at about 28°F. The station sits roughly 170 feet higher than the trail, so temperatures on the route may run slightly warmer. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a short distance, including Ridge, Pancake and Snowmaking Loop, each about 0.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.6 miles off.