Boulder Ridge

Boulder Ridge is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, in Minnesota. It sits on Regional Agency Land, about half a mile from the park reserve's boundaries. The climb is a little over a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 177 feet from start to finish. The route rises to a high point of 976 feet before returning to 884 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.23 miles into the run, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Winter is the season for skiing here. Typical January averages from a nearby weather station run to highs of 24°F and lows of 8°F, with February similar at 29°F and 11°F. Late spring is milder, with May highs around 70°F. The trail works well as part of a network of routes in the reserve. Osprey Trail and Muscrat Trail are each about half a mile away, and North Trail is about 0.6 miles off. Oak Knob, roughly 0.9 miles away, is another ski option.