North Loop

North Loop is a cross-country ski route in Wisconsin, about 3 miles from the town of Rhinelander. It is a short, easy outing, with a round trip of about a mile and an elevation gain of just 11 feet. The trail is an out-and-back that starts and ends near the same low point, which sits around 1,637 feet. The high point on the route is 1,658 feet, and the steepest stretch comes within the first third of the route, with a grade of about 3 percent. For ski conditions, winter is the season to aim for. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rhinelander show January highs around 21°F with lows near 2°F, and February is similar. Spring and fall bring milder days, with September highs averaging about 68°F. Several other routes sit within a short distance of North Loop. Upland, Glacial Crossover and Wetland are each about 0.1 mile away, and Spruce Hollow is about 0.2 mile off.