West Batterson Road

West Batterson Road is a cross-country ski route in Hartwick Pines State Park in Michigan, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is an out-and-back of about 1.9 miles, with a total climb of 134 feet and a high point of 1,316 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.16 miles from the start, and the route is rated moderate. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Grayling weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while February is slightly milder at about 29°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the road run a little cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short drive, including North Roberts Road about a mile away and Weary Legs at about 1.1 miles. Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 1.7 miles off, and the Au Sable River offers river fishing roughly 7 miles away.