Oak Trail

Oak Trail is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.6 miles from the town of Hazeltine. The trail is an out-and-back that covers roughly 0.44 miles, with a total climb of about 29 feet from the start at 973 feet to a high point of 977 feet. The route is flat, so the climb is gentle, and the trail is easy to fit into a longer day of skiing in the area. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chanhassen show January highs around 22°F with lows near 6°F, while February runs about 27°F by day and 9°F at night. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 68°F and October highs around 57°F. Several other ski routes sit close by. Ridge Trail and South Ridge Trail Loop are each about 0.1 mile away, and Lost Pond Trail is about 0.3 mile off. For a change of pace, Prairie Loop is a hike about 1.5 miles away.