Star Loop

Star Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Minnesota, on land managed by a regional agency. The loop is about half a mile long and sits at roughly 850 feet, with a high point of 864 feet and a total climb of about 30 feet. It's a flat, out-and-back route that makes a quick addition to a day of skiing in the reserve. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 24°F with lows near 8°F, while February runs about 29°F by day and 11°F at night. Spring and fall bring milder conditions, with April highs near 57°F and October highs near 59°F. Several other ski routes lie close by. Oak Knob is about 0.2 miles away and North Trail about 0.3 miles. Hill Trail is about 0.6 miles off, and Boulder Ridge is about 0.8 miles away.