Brush Cat Trail

Brush Cat Trail is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 0.4 miles long with a total elevation gain of 49 feet. It starts and ends at roughly 1,538 feet, and the highest point on the route is 1,551 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in, with a grade of 4%. The nearest town is Elbow Lake Village, about 3.3 miles away. Winter is the season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from January highs around 18°F and lows near -4°F to February highs around 23°F and lows near -1°F. By April, highs average about 52°F. Several other trails sit within a short distance. Ridge Run and Hawks Run are each about 0.1 miles away, and Deer View Trail is about 0.2 miles off.