Prairie Loop

Prairie Loop is a cross-country ski route in Afton State Park in western Wisconsin, managed by State Park and Recreation. The nearest town is Afton, Minnesota, about 2.3 miles away. The route is an out-and-back of about 2.1 miles, with a total climb of 143 feet and a steepest grade of about 3% at roughly 0.7 miles in. It is rated moderate. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby River Falls weather station show January highs around 22°F with lows near 4°F, while March runs about 40°F by day and 20°F at night. The Oliver Charley Trail and Bobolink Loop both lie about 0.3 miles away, and the North River Trail is about 0.8 miles off. The South River Trail, another ski route, is about a mile away.