Rim Creek Loop

Rim Creek Loop is a 3.9-mile loop in Flambeau River State Forest in northern Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route rises from about 1,406 feet to a high point of 1,435 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 6 percent. The loop is a short outing, with a total elevation gain of 93 feet, and it works well as a single ski day in the forest's cross-country network. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Winter, WI, show January highs around 20°F with lows near 2°F and about nine snow days. By April, highs reach about 51°F, and snow days drop to two. The station sits a few feet lower than the loop's start, so temperatures on the trail may run slightly cooler. Several other cross-country routes lie within a few miles. Squirrel Tail is about 1.5 miles away, and Snuss Trail and Pinery Grade are each about 2.4 miles off. Pelican Trail is roughly 4.9 miles away.