North End Classic Trail

The North End Classic Trail is a 1.1-mile out-and-back cross-country ski route in Bayfield County Forest, on county land in Wisconsin, about half a mile from the center of town. It is a moderate climb with a total gain of 102 feet, rising from about 1,500 feet to 1,553 feet before returning to the starting point. The steepest section comes at about a third of the way in, with a 5% grade. Winter is the season for this trail. Typical averages from the nearby Drummond weather station put January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, and February is only slightly warmer, with highs around 25°F. Spring brings a slow thaw, with April highs near 50°F. Several other routes sit close by. The Birkebeiner Trail and the North End Ski Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Birkie Classic and the Birkie Classic Powerline South Connector are about 0.2 mile away.