South Oaks Access Trail

South Oaks Access Trail is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about a mile from the town of Mora. The trail is an out-and-back with a total length of about 0.22 miles, and it sits at nearly the same elevation from start to finish, with a high point of about 1,015 feet and a low of about 1,008 feet. The climb is flat, and the steepest stretch is only about 2% grade, so it works well as a quick stop or a warm-up before heading out on the surrounding network of ski routes. 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 February is slightly milder at about 26°F. Spring and fall bring more moderate conditions, with April highs around 53°F and October highs around 56°F. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a short distance. South Oaks, The Diagonal, The Bowl and Lake Return are each about 0.2 miles away, and Vasa Hills is about 0.3 miles off.