Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Skip's

0.8 mi
loop
80 ft
climb
817 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Sep
best months

Skip's is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 0.8 miles long, set in a loop that rises from 763 feet to 817 feet. The climb is short, with a total gain of 80 feet, but the route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 11 percent. The nearest town is Boyne Falls, about 1.6 miles away. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Boyne Falls show January highs around 28°F with lows near 14°F, while February is slightly milder at about 31°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so these figures are a fair guide to conditions on the trail. Several other ski routes lie close by. Vojin's is about 0.2 miles away, and Twister and Lillehammer are each within half a mile. Boyne Mountain, a downhill ski area, is about 0.3 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Sep

    Best time to visit Skip's

    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.

    1. Jan

      28° / 14°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 13°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 32°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 53°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 58°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 57°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 40°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 30°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 22°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boyne Falls, MI, 1.8 mi away at 728 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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