Marshmallow Hill

Marshmallow Hill is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.2 miles from the town of Mora. The climb is nearly flat, with a total gain of 25 feet over a round trip of about half a mile, and the high point sits at 1,036 feet. Winter is the natural season for this kind of outing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mora show January highs around 21°F with lows near 1°F, while February is slightly milder at about 26°F. By March, highs reach about 39°F. The hill sits among a cluster of other cross-country ski routes, all within about a tenth of a mile. Vasa Hills, The Bowl and Lake Return are the closest, and South Oaks Access Trail is about 0.3 miles away.