Takesson/Vahtera Trails

Takesson/Vahtera Trails is a cross-country ski route in Copper Falls State Park in northern Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is short, about a quarter mile long, and rises only about 22 feet from its low point of 1,147 feet to a high of 1,174 feet. It is a moderate route, and it works well as a link between the Takesson Trail, about 0.1 mile away, and the Vahtera 1 Trail and Pipeline Trail, each about 0.3 mile off. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F with lows near 2°F and about 13 snow days, while March still brings highs near 37°F and snow on eight days. By May, snow days drop to about one, and summer runs warm, with July highs near 77°F. The surrounding area offers more to explore. The Takesson Trail is the closest neighbor, and the Vahtera Trail and Pipeline Trail are each about 0.3 mile away. For a change of pace, the North Country National Scenic Trail (Wi) passes about 0.6 mile from the trail.