Meadow Trail

Meadow Trail is an easy cross-country ski route of about 2 miles, with a total elevation gain of just 11 feet, in Copper Falls State Park in Wisconsin. The trail is an out-and-back, and its high point sits at 1,243 feet, while the low point is at 1,217 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.15 miles into the route, with a grade of 3%. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land. The trail is close to other routes within the park, including the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Pipeline Trail, both within a third of a mile. The Takesson/Vahtera Trails lie about 0.7 miles away. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 64°F with lows near 40°F, and September highs around 68°F with lows near 46°F. Winter is cold and snowy, with January highs around 21°F and about 13 snow days that month.