Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Stadium Loops

0.2 mi
round trip
190 ft
climb
1,546 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Stadium Loops open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Stadium Loops, 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.

Stadium Loops is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, within the Kawishiwi Ranger District and managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The out-and-back trip covers about 0.44 miles, with a total climb of 190 feet from a low point of 1,453 feet to a high of 1,546 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.08 miles in, with a 12% grade. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely show January highs around 16°F with lows near -4°F, while March runs about 36°F by day and 14°F at night. Summer is much milder, with July highs near 77°F and lows around 56°F. Pine Valley and Birch Highlands, both cross-country ski areas, sit about 0.2 miles away, and Hidden Valley Pine Valley offers hiking at a similar distance. For paddling, the Circle Route is about 5.8 miles off.

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