Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Twister

0.2 mi
loop
12 ft
climb
740 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Sep
best months

Twister is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 1.3 miles from the town of Boyne Falls. The route is short, covering roughly 0.2 miles, and the climb is minimal, with a total gain of 12 feet and a loss of 28 feet over the same distance. The steepest part comes early, at about 0.05 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. 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 milder, with highs around 31°F. Spring warms quickly, with May highs near 70°F. Boyne Mountain, a downhill ski area, sits just 0.1 miles away. Lillehammer, Vojin's and Syrup, all cross-country ski routes, are each about 0.2 miles off. For a change of pace, Bear River offers canoeing about 8 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Sep

    Best time to visit Twister

    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, 1.5 mi away at 728 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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