Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Stadium Loops

0.2 mi
round trip
23 ft
climb
1,458 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 0.17 miles long, on land managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest, and the surrounding area is labeled "Miscellaneous" in the land unit records. The route is rated moderate, and the climb is nearly flat, with a high point of 1,458 feet and a low of 1,449 feet. The total loss over the course is about 23 feet, so it's a short, low-elevation outing. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. 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 warmer, with highs around 22°F. Summer is much milder, with July highs near 77°F and lows around 56°F. Several other destinations are close by. The Birch Highlands cross-country ski area and the Hidden Valley Birch Highlands and Hidden Valley Pine Valley hikes are all about 0.1 miles away. Fall Lake campground is roughly 5.7 miles off.

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