Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Pine Valley

0.2 mi
round trip
41 ft
climb
1,480 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Pine Valley open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Pine Valley, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Pine Valley is a cross-country ski route in northeastern Minnesota, set within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources, and the route is listed as moderate, with a short out-and-back profile. The trip covers about 0.34 miles and climbs roughly 41 feet total, with the steepest grade at 4% around 0.12 miles in. Winter is the season for skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station, at nearly the same elevation, put January highs around 16°F with lows near -4°F, while March eases to highs around 36°F. Summer is warm, with July highs near 77°F and lows around 56°F. Screamer and Stadium Loops are both about 0.1 miles away, and Birch Highlands is about 0.2 miles away, so Pine Valley pairs easily with other ski routes in the area. For an overnight stay, Fall Lake campground sits about 5.7 miles away.

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