Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Stadium Loops

0.2 mi
round trip
111 ft
climb
1,504 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 cross-country ski route in northeastern Minnesota, about 0.2 miles long, on land managed by the State Department of Natural Resources within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest. The route is rated moderate, with a total climb of 37 feet and a steepest grade of about 9% near the start. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely show January highs around 16°F with lows near -4°F, while February runs a little milder at about 22°F. Summer is warm, with July highs around 77°F and lows near 56°F. The Birch Highlands cross-country ski area and the Hidden Valley Birch Highlands and Hidden Valley Pine Valley hikes all sit about 0.1 mile away. Farther out, the Circle Route canoeing route and Fall Lake campground are each about 5.7 miles off.

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