Dogger
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 376 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- Apr, Jun–Oct
- best months
Dogger is a short, rolling climb in Wisconsin, about 0.4 miles from the town of Pinehurst. The route is an out-and-back that starts and ends at roughly 932 feet, with a high point of 1,076 feet and a total elevation gain of 376 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.35 miles, with a grade of 15 percent. The climb is a quick addition to a day spent exploring the cluster of mountain biking trails around Pinehurst. The route is 0.86 miles long, and the return trip covers the same ground. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eau Claire show July highs around 83°F with lows near 60°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other trails sit within a tenth of a mile, including Slingshot, Salamander and Fern Sniper. Climbers can head to Mt. Simon, about 3 miles away.
Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Dogger
Best months: April and June–October. 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.
Jan
23° / 6°
10 wet
Feb
28° / 9°
8 wet
Mar
41° / 21°
10 wet
Apr
56° / 33°
12 wet
May
70° / 45°
13 wet
Jun
79° / 55°
12 wet
Jul
83° / 60°
12 wet
Aug
80° / 58°
11 wet
Sep
72° / 49°
11 wet
Oct
58° / 37°
10 wet
Nov
42° / 25°
9 wet
Dec
29° / 13°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eau Claire Rgnl Ap, WI, 2.1 mi away at 885 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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