Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop

Big Woods Loop, Anderson Hill Loop is a cross-country skiing route of about 2.6 miles in Lake Maria State Park in Minnesota, managed by State Park and Recreation. It's a moderate outing, with a total climb of about 225 feet and a round trip that starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, around 1,009 to 1,058 feet. The route runs as an out-and-back, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.09 miles into the trip, with a grade of about 6%. For skiers looking to link routes, Anderson Hill Loop sits just 0.1 mile away, and Big Woods Loop, Bjorkland Trail is about 0.6 mile off. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 3°F, and February is similar at about 27°F and 7°F. Summer runs warmer, with July highs around 81°F and September averaging about 71°F.