Granby

Granby is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 0.6 miles from the town of Canisteo. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles from the start, and the route reaches a high point of 1,489 feet before returning to the starting elevation of 1,445 feet. The total elevation gain is 47 feet, and the round trip is about 0.34 miles. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near -1°F, while March runs warmer at highs around 39°F. The station sits about 180 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the trail run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance, including Rollercoaster, Vlad's Revenge and The Wall, each about 0.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is about 6.8 miles off.