Red Loop

Red Loop is a cross-country ski route in Northern Highland State Forest in Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The loop is short, about 0.26 miles out and back, and sits at roughly 1,600 feet, with a high point of 1,648 feet and a low of 1,618 feet. The climb is flat, with a total gain and loss of about 31 feet each way, and the steepest stretch is a 2% grade at about 0.06 miles. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from the nearby Minocqua weather station show January highs around 20°F with lows near 1°F and about 10 snow days. By May, highs reach about 64°F, and snow days drop to one. The Blue Loop lies just 0.1 miles away, and the Green Loop and Yellow Loop are within half a mile. For an overnight stay, Cunard Lake Campground is about 4.6 miles off.