Valley Trail

Valley Trail is a cross-country ski route in Elm Creek Park Reserve in Minnesota, on land managed by a regional agency. The trail is short, about 0.7 miles round trip, and the climb is gentle, with a total gain of about 80 feet and a steepest grade of about 4% near the middle of the route. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 24°F and lows near 7°F, while February runs about 29°F by day and 11°F at night. Spring warms quickly, with May highs near 70°F. The Northern Lights Trail lies about 0.3 miles away, and the Monarch Trail is about 1.3 miles off. For a change of pace, the Walking and biking path is about 6.9 miles away, and Coon Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 8 miles away.