Exit Ramp

Exit Ramp is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is about 0.7 miles long, with a total climb of 152 feet from a low point of 1318 feet to a high of 1370 feet. The route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.12 miles in, with a 7% grade. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. 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. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so these figures are a fair guide to conditions on the trail. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a short distance. Otter Slide and Backtrack are each about 0.1 mile away, and Black Widow and Mag View are about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is about 6.5 miles away.