1 Road

1 Road is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It is an out-and-back with a total length of about 0.38 miles and a total elevation gain of 54 feet, so it is a quick outing rather than a long day on the snow. The route starts at a low point of about 3,799 feet and reaches a high of about 3,838 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.08 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. The climb is gentle overall, and the route is short enough to fit into a longer day of exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Longmire show July and August highs in the mid-70s with only seven or eight wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through February. That station sits about 1,076 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the ski route run cooler. The Lower Yurt Trail is about 0.3 miles away, and the Cave Creek Trail and Osborne Mountain Trail #250 are both within about 3.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Big Creek Campground is about 4.2 miles away.