The Wall

The Wall is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 0.6 miles from the town of Canisteo. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles from the start, and the route totals about 0.2 miles with a 20-foot gain and loss. The high point is 1,416 feet, and the start sits at 1,392 feet. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near -1°F, while March runs about 39°F by day and 15°F at night. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the Wall run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance, including Rollercoaster, Granby and Triple Twister, each about 0.1 miles away. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is roughly 7 miles off.