Competition Hill

Competition Hill is a short, steep cross-country ski route in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, within Battle Creek Regional Park in Minnesota. The land is managed by county authorities, and the hill sits about 0.17 miles from the start of the route. The climb is an out-and-back of about 0.34 miles, with a total gain of 73 feet. The steepest part comes at about 0.1 mile, where the grade reaches 12 percent. The route starts at roughly 850 feet and peaks at about 931 feet. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in St. Paul show January highs around 23°F with lows near 8°F, while March runs about 41°F by day and 23°F at night. Several other ski routes lie close by. Goat and Connector are each about 0.2 miles away, and The Shoe and Prairie Loop are about 0.3 miles off.