Ridge

Ridge is a cross-country skiing route in Michigan, set about 0.2 miles from the community of Forbush Corner. It's a short, moderate outing covering roughly 1.9 miles round trip, with a flat profile and a climb of about 100 feet from the low point at 1,254 feet to the high at 1,286 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the steepest section comes at about half a mile in, with a grade of around 3 percent. With snow on the ground, it pairs easily with other nearby trails, and several lie within about a tenth of a mile. Winter is the natural season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Gaylord show January highs around 25°F with lows near 12°F, while February runs slightly warmer, with highs around 28°F. Pancake, Snowmaking Loop and Lil Coaster all sit within a tenth of a mile, and Valley is about 0.2 miles away. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.6 miles off.