The Bowl

The Bowl is a cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 1.2 miles from the town of Mora. It is an out-and-back with a total length of less than a mile, about 0.94 miles one way, and a rise and fall of about 54 feet from the low point of 1012 feet to the high of 1037 feet. The route is easy, and the climb is gentle. The steepest part comes at about 0.33 miles in, with a grade of about 2 percent. The trail sits at a nearly flat elevation, so the whole trip is a short loop around the high point. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Mora weather station put January highs around 21°F with lows near 1°F. February is similar, with highs around 26°F and lows near 4°F. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs in the upper 60s and October highs around 56°F. Several other ski routes sit within a short distance. Lake Return, The Diagonal and Vasa Hills are each about 0.1 mile away, and Dead Cow Pond Trail is about 0.2 mile off.