Blue Loop

Blue Loop is a cross-country ski route in Northern Highland State Forest in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The loop is about 0.36 miles from the start, and the round trip is roughly 0.72 miles with a total climb of about 56 feet. The route is an out-and-back, and the climb is flat, with the steepest stretch at about 0.09 miles in, where the grade reaches about 2%. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Minocqua weather station show January highs around 20°F with lows near 1°F and about 10 snow days. By April, highs reach about 49°F, and snow days drop to about 4. The Red Loop hike is about 0.1 miles away, and the Green Loop and Yellow Loop ski routes are within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Cunard Lake Campground is about 4.5 miles away.