Upper Field

Upper Field is a cross-country skiing route in Wisconsin, about 2 miles from the town of Middleton. It is an easy out-and-back that covers roughly a mile and a quarter, with a total climb of about 145 feet and a high point of about 1,076 feet. The route is back-loaded, so the steeper stretch comes in the second half, and the steepest grade reaches about 6% at around 0.45 miles. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Charmany Farm show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while February runs about 31°F by day and 13°F at night. Spring and fall are milder, with September highs near 73°F and October highs around 60°F. Lower Field and Pleasant View are both about 0.1 mile away, and Challenger is a similar distance. For a change of pace, the Sugar River offers canoeing about 6.6 miles off.