Wolf Run

Wolf Run is a short, out-and-back cross-country ski route in Minnesota, about 3.4 miles from Elbow Lake Village. The trail is only about 0.46 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 13 feet, so it's a quick outing rather than a long day on the snow. The climb is flat for most of the way, with the steepest stretch at about 0.13 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The route starts at roughly 1,587 feet and peaks at about 1,589 feet, with the same amount of descent as ascent. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 18°F with lows near -4°F, while March runs warmer, with highs around 37°F. The station sits a few feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the route may run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance. Bucks Run, Owls Run and Cougars Run are each about 0.1 miles away, and North Run is about 0.1 miles off as well.