Bypass

Bypass is a short cross-country ski route in northern Minnesota, about 2.5 miles from the town of Blackberry. It is an easy out-and-back, just over 0.2 miles long, with a total climb of 13 feet and a total descent of 13 feet. The route sits at about 1,300 feet, with the high point at 1,314 feet. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near -1°F, while March runs warmer, with highs around 39°F. Summer is mild, with July highs near 80°F. Several other cross-country ski routes lie about 5 miles away, including Granby, Vlad's Revenge and Rollercoaster. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is about 8 miles off.