Triple Twister

Triple Twister is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about half a mile from the town of Canisteo. The trail is only 0.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 62 feet, and it sits at roughly 1,350 feet, with a high point of about 1,394 feet. The climb is flat overall, with the steepest stretch at about 7% grade near the start. Winter is the natural season for this route. 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 trail, so temperatures on the route run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Camel Hump, Horseshoe and Swamp Loop. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is about 7 miles away.