Wisconsin · Cross-country skiing

Nordic Trail

1.4 mi
round trip
419 ft
climb
1,726 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Nordic Trail is a cross-country ski route in Taylor County Forest in northern Wisconsin, on land managed by the county. The out-and-back trail is about 2.8 miles long, with a total climb of 419 feet, and the closest town is likely the town of Taylor, though the forest itself is the main setting. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 0°F, and February is similar at about 27°F. Snow is the expected surface. The trail is a short outing. The climb is in the middle of the route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.67 miles, with an 8% grade. It's an easy addition to a longer day on the snow. Gaiter and Kicker are both about 0.6 miles away, and Little James Trail is about 0.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Nordic Trail

    Best months: May–October. 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

      21° / 0°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 3°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 15°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 29°

      9 wet

    5. May

      66° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 52°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 33°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 21°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      26° / 9°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prentice #2, WI, 14.5 mi away at 1,540 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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