Wisconsin · Cross-country skiing

Skidder

1.5 mi
loop
106 ft
climb
1,784 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

Skidder is a cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, about 3 miles from the town of Rib Lake. The loop is 1.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 106 feet. It starts at about 1,723 feet and reaches a high of 1,784 feet, and the steepest stretch comes early in the route, with a 10% grade at about 0.1 mile. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 0°F, while February is slightly milder at about 27°F. That station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Several other ski routes lie close by. Jammer is just 0.1 mile away, Roller Coaster is 0.3 mile off, and Sidewinder and Kicker are each about 0.6 mile away. For paddling, the Big Rib River is roughly 6.5 miles from the trail.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Skidder

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      21° / 0°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      27° / 3°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 15°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 29°

      9 wet

    5. May

      66° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 54°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 52°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 33°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 21°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      26° / 9°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prentice #2, WI, 13.2 mi away at 1,540 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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