Deer Run

Deer Run is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 3 miles from Elbow Lake Village. The trail is an out-and-back of roughly a quarter mile, with the high point at 1,564 feet and the low at 1,539 feet. The climb is essentially flat, with a slight rise of about 3% at the start, and the total elevation gain is zero. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 18°F with lows near -4°F, while July highs reach about 79°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the trail, so these figures are a fair guide to conditions on the snow. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance. Deer View Trail and Hawks Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Ridge Run is also about 0.1 mile off. Brush Cat Trail is about 0.2 mile away.