Farm Fields Loop

Farm Fields Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.2 miles from the town of Hazeltine. The loop is an out-and-back of about 1.1 miles, with a total elevation gain of 92 feet and a high point of 1,033 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.43 miles, and the route is rated easy. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chanhassen show January highs around 22°F and lows near 6°F, while February runs about 27°F by day and 9°F at night. Spring and fall bring milder conditions, with May highs near 68°F and October highs around 57°F. The trail sits among several other cross-country ski routes. Eastern Drive Loop is just 0.1 mile away, and Lost Pond Trail and Ridge Trail are each about 0.2 mile off. For a change of pace, Prairie Loop is a hike about 1.7 miles away.