Washington · Cross-country skiing · Near Winthrop

Heifer Hut

0.1 mi
loop
17 ft
climb
4,006 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

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Heifer Hut is a cross-country skiing destination in the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 0.13 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 17 feet, and it is rated hard. The climb is short but steep in places. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.06 miles, with a grade of about 5%. The route starts at roughly 3,959 feet and reaches about 4,006 feet before ending with a slight drop of 37 feet. For comfortable skiing conditions, late spring and early fall stand out. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Holden Village show May highs around 60°F with lows near 36°F and September highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F. That station sits well below the hut, so temperatures here run cooler. Dogs are allowed on this route. Within a short distance you'll find National Forest Development Road 400 about 0.3 miles away and Cougar Bait and Cub Creek Road each about 1.1 miles away. For camping, Nice Campground is about 3.3 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Heifer Hut

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 17°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 18°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 23°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      10 wet

    5. May

      60° / 36°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 43°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 47°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 46°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 40°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 32°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      34° / 24°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 17°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Holden Village, WA, 36.1 mi away at 3,218 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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