Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail is a cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.7 miles from the town of Hazeltine. The trail is an out-and-back of about 1.3 miles, with a total climb of 167 feet and a steepest grade of about 7% near the start. It is rated hard, and the climb is front-loaded, so the first part of the route is the most challenging. 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 March runs about 40°F by day and 22°F at night. Several other ski routes sit close by. Oak Trail is about 0.1 mile away, South Ridge Trail Loop about 0.2 mile, and Lost Pond Trail about 0.4 mile. For a change of pace, Prairie Loop is a hike about 1.4 miles off.