Homestead Ski Trail

Homestead Ski Trail is a cross-country ski trail in Moorhead, Minnesota, about half a mile from the center of town. The route is short and flat, with a total round-trip distance of about a quarter mile and a total climb and descent of about 17 feet each. It is an out-and-back, and the trail runs between about 883 and 897 feet in elevation. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moorhead show January highs around 17°F with lows near 0°F, while March runs warmer, with highs around 37°F. Summer is much milder, with July highs near 82°F. The trail sits close to several other places to ski or climb. Moorhead Cooridor River Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Riverfront Ski Trail is about 0.3 miles away. Trestle 2 and Shake Dome, both climbing areas, are about 0.4 miles off.