Hovland Loop

Hovland Loop is a short, easy cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, about 2.4 miles from the town of Cable. The loop is an out-and-back of roughly 0.6 miles, with a steady climb of about 71 feet over the course of the trip. The route starts at an elevation of about 1,395 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,432 feet before returning to 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 March runs warmer, with highs around 37°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the loop, so temperatures on the trail may run slightly cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance, including The Deck, Cadillac Road and Telehenge, each about 0.2 miles away. For fishing, the Namekagon River access is about 1.3 miles off.