Douglas State Trail

Douglas State Trail is a short, nearly flat cross-country skiing route in Minnesota, about 0.4 miles long and sitting roughly 990 feet in elevation. It runs between Pine Island, the closest town at about 0.4 miles away, and the surrounding countryside, with a high point of about 1,005 feet and a total gain of just 10 feet over its short run. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Zumbrota put January highs around 23°F with lows near 4°F, while February is similar at about 27°F. Midsummer brings highs near 81°F in July. For cross-country skiing, the coldest months are the most comfortable. For a change of pace, the Middle Fork Zumbro River is about 5 miles away and offers canoeing.