Roger's Ridge

Roger's Ridge is a cross-country ski loop in Minnesota, about 2 miles from the town of Mora. The route is short, roughly 1.3 miles long, and rises only about 48 feet from its starting point, which sits at around 1,059 feet. The high point is 1,067 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mora show January highs around 21°F with lows near 1°F, while March runs warmer, with highs near 39°F. Summer is much milder, with July highs around 80°F. The trail sits among a cluster of other cross-country ski routes. Bowling Alley and Amy's Alley are each about 0.1 mile away, and North Oaks and Dead Cow Pond Trail are about half a mile off.