The Drive

The Drive is a short cross-country ski route in northern Wisconsin, about 2 miles from the town of Cable. It is an out-and-back trip of roughly 0.2 miles, with a total climb of 36 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the steepest part comes early, at about 5% grade, before the trail flattens out. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Drummond show January highs around 19°F with lows near 3°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 25°F. Summer is much milder, with July highs near 76°F. The Birkie Classic, Two Step and Snowmaker all sit about 0.1 mile away, so the Drive makes an easy addition to a day on the surrounding ski trails. For fishing, the Namekagon River is under a mile off.