Green Loop

Green Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.8 miles from the town of Andover. The loop is 0.5 miles long and is an out-and-back, with a total elevation gain of 22 feet. The route is nearly flat, with the high point at 913 feet and the low at 894 feet, so it's a gentle outing for skiers looking to stay close to town. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Andover show January highs around 22°F with lows near 2°F, while February runs about 28°F by day and 7°F at night. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 68°F and September highs around 72°F. Several other ski routes sit close by. Wilderness Trail and Purple Loop are each about 0.4 miles away, and Blue Loop is about 0.5 miles off. For paddling, Coon Creek is roughly 2.6 miles from the trail.