Big Woods Loop, Bjorkland Trail

Big Woods Loop, Bjorkland Trail is a 0.46-mile cross-country ski route in Lake Maria State Park in Minnesota, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is an out-and-back with a steady climb, rising from about 994 feet to 1,058 feet over 0.92 miles, with a total gain of 204 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.26 miles in, with an 8% grade. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Buffalo put January highs around 21°F with lows near 3°F, while February is similar at about 27°F and 7°F. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 67°F and October highs around 57°F. The Big Woods Loop and Bjorkland Trail are both about 0.4 miles away, and the Anderson Hill Loop is about 0.6 miles off.