Screamer

Screamer is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in northeastern Minnesota, set within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and the trail is rated hard, so expect a challenge on its short length of about 0.36 miles. The climb to the high point of 1,537 feet begins right away, with the steepest stretch at 0.07 miles, where the grade reaches 8 percent. The total gain and loss for the round trip are each about 150 feet, with the low point at 1,448 feet. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely show January highs around 16°F and lows near -4°F, while March runs warmer at highs of about 36°F. Several other ski routes sit just 0.1 mile away, including Mike Manlove, Hang On Tight and Pine Valley. Fall Lake campground is about 5.6 miles off.