Old Korte West

Old Korte West is a cross-country ski route in Bayfield County Forest, Wisconsin, on land managed by the county. It is a short out-and-back of about 0.7 miles, with a total climb and descent of about 40 feet. The route is rated hard, and the steepest part comes at about 0.25 miles, where the grade reaches 6%. The whole trip is only about 0.3 miles from the North End Classic Trail, which makes it easy to pair with another ski. Winter is the season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Drummond weather station show January highs around 19°F and lows near 3°F. January and February are the coldest months, with February averaging about 25°F for highs. Other ski routes lie close by, including the Birkie Classic, the North End Ski Trail and the Birkebeiner Trail, all within about 0.3 miles. The Namekagon River, about 2 miles away, offers river fishing.