Michigan · Cross-country skiing

Whoopsy Loop

1.5 mi
round trip
2,814 ft
climb
1,339 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Whoopsy Loop is a 3-mile, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Michigan's Gaylord area, about 3.7 miles from Pearll City. The trail is easy, with a total elevation gain of 21 feet from its low point of 1,308 feet to a high of 1,339 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.56 miles, with a 4% grade. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical January averages from a nearby weather station in Gaylord run to highs around 25°F and lows near 11°F, while February is similar at 27°F and 10°F. The station sits at nearly the same elevation as the trail, so these figures are a fair guide to what to expect on the snow. The loop sits close to several other routes. Twin Hemlock Loop is just 0.1 mile away, and Relic Pine Loop is 0.4 mile off. Highland Loop is about 0.8 mile away. For an overnight stay, Lost Valley Bible Camp and Retreat Center is about 4.6 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Whoopsy Loop

    Best months: June–August. 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

      25° / 11°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 10°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 18°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 30°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 42°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 53°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 47°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 37°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 27°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      30° / 18°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gaylord Otsego Co Ap, MI, 2.5 mi away at 1,335 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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