Whispering Pines Trail

Whispering Pines Trail is a short, easy cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 4.3 miles from the town of Holmes City. The trail is an out-and-back, roughly 0.56 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 11 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 5% grade near the start. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alexandria show January highs around 19°F and lows near 2°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 24°F. Spring and fall bring milder conditions, with October highs near 55°F and September highs around 70°F. Isaac Shortcut and Chuckwagon Trail are both within a third of a mile, and Andes Tower Hills, a downhill ski area, is about 0.8 miles away.