Drummond Ski Trails
- 0.1 mi
- round trip
- 91 ft
- climb
- 1,431 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Drummond Ski Trails open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Drummond Ski Trails, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Drummond Ski Trails is a short, flat cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, set within the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.28 miles with a total elevation gain of 91 feet, from a low of 1,381 feet to a high of 1,431 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade near the start. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Drummond show January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, while February runs a little warmer at about 25°F. Summer is mild, with July highs near 76°F and lows around 56°F. Lake Owen Recreation Area, a lake fishing spot, lies about 0.2 miles away, and the North Country Trail passes within 0.4 miles. Two Lakes campground is about 1.7 miles off, and Porcupine Lake Wilderness, another lake fishing area, is roughly 4 miles away.
- Lake Owen Recreation AreaLake fishing0.2 mi
- North Country TrailCross-country skiing0.4 mi
- Two LakesCamping1.7 mi
- Two Lakes BranchHiking2 mi
- Porcupine Lake WildernessLake fishing4 mi
- Perch Lake Recreation AreaCamping7 mi
- Area 82Rock climbing9.9 mi
- Area 81Rock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Rock Lake National RecreationCross-country skiing · ~15 min drive
- Birkebeiner TrailCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- NordmorCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- Elevator ShaftCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- North Country TrailCross-country skiing · Next door
- Birkie ClassicCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- NordmorCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- Two StepCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
- Drummond Ski TrailsCross-country skiing · ~2 min drive
- The DriveCross-country skiing · ~14 min drive
Best time to visit Drummond Ski Trails
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.
Jan
19° / 3°
8 wet
Feb
25° / 6°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
50° / 28°
9 wet
May
64° / 41°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 51°
11 wet
Jul
76° / 56°
11 wet
Aug
75° / 55°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
10 wet
Oct
53° / 35°
10 wet
Nov
36° / 23°
9 wet
Dec
24° / 11°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Drummond, WI, 2.9 mi away at 1,340 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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