Meadow Trail

Meadow Trail is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Minnesota, set within the Clifton E. French land unit on regional agency land. The trail is an out-and-back of about 0.22 miles, with a high point of 899 feet and a low of 893 feet. The climb is nearly flat, with a total gain and loss of about 4 feet each, so it is a low-effort outing for skiers looking to move a little on the snow. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in New Hope show January highs around 24°F with lows near 7°F, while February runs a little milder at about 29°F. Spring and fall bring more moderate conditions, with May highs near 69°F and October highs around 57°F. Several other cross-country ski routes sit close by. Lakeview Trail and Skyline Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and Medicine Trail is about 0.5 miles off. For a change of pace, the Minnetonka Loop Trail is about 4.4 miles away and offers hiking.