Jolly Loop

Jolly Loop is a 1.7-mile cross-country ski route in Wisconsin, set within a natural area on county land. The route is an out-and-back that reaches a high point of about 950 feet, with a total climb of 425 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.07 miles in, with a grade of 8 percent. The loop works well as a short outing, and it sits close to several other ski routes. Anchor Loop is just 0.1 mile away, and Zig Zag and Birch Hill Trail are each about 0.4 mile off. Northern Lights is about half a mile away. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bayfield Fish Hatchery show January highs around 23°F with lows near 4°F, while March runs a bit milder, with highs around 37°F. That station sits about 335 feet lower than the loop's high point, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Dogs are allowed on a leash.