Wisconsin · Cross-country skiing

Drummond Ski Trails

2.2 mi
round trip
295 ft
climb
1,393 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).

As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Drummond Ski Trails is a 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 lies about 2 miles from the town of Drummond. The route is an out-and-back that covers roughly 4.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 295 feet. The climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 1.1 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. The trail's high point is about 1,393 feet, and the low point is about 1,320 feet. 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 is similar at about 25°F and 6°F. By March, highs climb to about 37°F. The North Country Trail passes just 0.1 mile away, making it an easy addition to a ski day. Lake Owen Recreation Area, about 2 miles off, offers fishing, and Two Lakes campground sits about 3 miles away. Eighteen Mile Spring, a hike about 4 miles out, rounds out the options.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    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.

    1. Jan

      19° / 3°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      25° / 6°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 18°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 28°

      9 wet

    5. May

      64° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 56°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 35°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 23°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      24° / 11°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Drummond, WI, 1.8 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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