Valley Trail

Valley Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back cross-country ski route in Elm Creek Park Reserve, on Regional Agency Land in Minnesota. The trail rises about 21 feet from the start to a high point of 928 feet, with the steepest section at around 0.5 miles in, where the grade reaches about 5 percent. The route is listed as moderate in difficulty. Winter is the season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 24°F and lows near 7°F, with February similar at about 29°F by day and 11°F at night. The Northern Lights Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Monarch Trail is about 1.1 miles off, both cross-country ski routes. For other outings, the Walking and biking path is about 6.7 miles away, and Coon Creek, a canoeing spot, is roughly 7.8 miles away.