Nordic Trail

Nordic Trail is a cross-country ski route in Copper Falls State Park in northern Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is short, with a round-trip length of about 0.86 miles and a total elevation gain of 80 feet, so it works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before heading to other trails in the park. The route is an out-and-back, starting at about 1,131 feet and reaching a high point of 1,155 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.07 miles from the start, with a grade of 7 percent. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb is gentle enough that it pairs easily with other routes in the area. Winter is the natural season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 2°F and about 13 snow days. By April, highs reach about 50°F with only a few snow days, and summer brings highs in the mid-70s. Several other trails sit within a short distance. The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wi) and Doughboys Trail are each about 0.2 miles away, and the Vahtera 1 Trail and Vahtera Trail are within about 0.4 miles.