Wisconsin · Cross-country skiing

Deer Creek Loop

1.3 mi
round trip
336 ft
climb
833 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Deer Creek Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. It doesn't name Deer Creek Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction

    Park closure covering Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · NPS · Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

As of · Source: NPS · Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Deer Creek Loop is a 1.25-mile cross-country ski route in Wisconsin, set within the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild River State Park. The land is managed by State Park and Recreation, and the loop is an out-and-back that covers about 2.5 miles round trip, with a high point of 833 feet and a low of 764 feet. The climb is moderate, with a total elevation gain of 67 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.17 miles in, with a grade of 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 22°F with lows near 0°F, while February runs about 27°F by day and 3°F at night. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 69°F and October highs around 57°F. The loop sits close to several other ski routes. Old Military Road is just 0.2 miles away, and the Pioneer Trail and Malter F. Mondale River Trail are within a mile. For climbing, Saloon Wall is about 8.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Deer Creek Loop

    Best months: May–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.

    1. Jan

      22° / 0°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 3°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 17°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 30°

      9 wet

    5. May

      69° / 43°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 52°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 34°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 22°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 8°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wild Rvr Sp, MN, 1.2 mi away at 840 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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