Swamp Loop

Swamp Loop is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about half a mile from the town of Canisteo. It is an easy out-and-back with a total round-trip length of about 0.44 miles, and the high and low points of the route differ by only 12 feet. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near -1°F, and February highs around 26°F. The station sits at a similar elevation to the route, so temperatures on the trail run roughly comparable. Several other named ski routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Horseshoe, Camel Hump and Triple Twister. For camping, Pokegama Dam Campground is about 7 miles away.