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WINTER 2015-16
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2 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Vol 21 No 4
November 2015
Minnesota Trails magazine is a continuationof Minnesota Bike Trails amp Rides published
quarterly in cooperation with the
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for public enjoyment Your $35
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30 Business DirectoryFind Trail-Friendly Destinations
Cover photo Cruising the trails at Lake Bemidji State
Park MnDNR photo
Index photo The winning entry in the 2015 Parks and
Trails Council photo contest category
ldquoEnjoying Minnesotarsquos parks and
trailsrdquo Taken by Lisa Nilles at Split Rock
Lighthouse State Park
Features
6 State Park SkiingDave Simpkins
7 Snowshoe Wonders
Dave Simpkins
8 Extreme SkiingRudi Hargesheimer
10 Boundary Waters
Wonderland Tom Watson
Columns
4 A Small SacrificeDave Simpkins
5 125 Years of State Parks
Mike Tegeder
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My trusty trail crew Dave Simpkins photo
A SMALL SACRIFICEYou canrsquot cross
country ski through tallpines tamaracks or oaksunless someone cutsdozes or mangles tallpines tamaracks and oaks
You canrsquot hike throughnative grasslands unless
someone cuts clears or burns through the grassesYou canrsquot bike along
the at asphalt unlesssomeone lays a layer ofasphalt across the prairiespines and lake country ofMinnesota
We need to take out a smallpiece of nature in order to appreciatethe big pieces we love so much
Our news beat is the manyski bike hike canoe horse andclimbing trails in the state parksforests and recreational areas acrossthis great state of ours Whenever Itake a break from loving these trailsI occasionally stop to thank all thehardy volunteers that make thesegreat trails possible
Each fall I get a chance toexperience what trail blazers gothrough grooming and building thetrails through the forest land behindmy house in the woods I spendmuch of each fall clearing deadfallmowing weeds and pulling stubbornrocks out of the way
Irsquove been extra busy this year
clearing two new beginner trailsdesigned for granddaughters andother children to learn how to ski Itook extra care to make sure the hillsand turns are gradual the viewsand access to a large old rock areinteresting
While making this beginner trailI took a break on that rock to thankthis old stand of red oak and aspenfor letting me push cut and saw myway through this incredible life-giving place
I get help in my trail-blazing
eorts by my younger cousins wholike to use the trails to hunt runmountain bike snowshoe and skiWhen I suggest we clear a skatingrink behind the house they accuseme of wanting to become the WaltDisney of winter
We come well equipped to thewild foliage with electric and handclippers chainsaws a 1952 FarmallC with a six-foot belly mower andan invincible Gehl 4625 skid loaderItrsquos like fghting a small war or atleast a major insurgency I wonderif there is a drone we could use fortrail clearing
I feel a slight twinge of guilt
bouncing through theforest on my noisy FarmallC I feel like an intruderdisrupting all the naturalgrowth just to have funThen I rationalized naturegives up this sliver of itselfso we can appreciate its
beauty and bounty We needtrails to get into the wildOnce in the wild peoplecanrsquot help but become anadvocate for the wild Withmy eco-conscience in placeI go back to tearing up the
countrysideI admire the trail builders I meet
covering the state parks and trailsThe most impressive trail
builders Irsquove met over the yearshave been the new generation ofmountain bike trail builders Thesefolks create works of art actualsculpted trails planned to makethe most of the bikersrsquo G-forces andcommon sense to keep them safe
The most daring trail buildersI know are those daredevils of theMinnesota Conservation Corpthat stand in at boats wieldingscreaming chainsaws to clear snagsfrom rivers
I particularly appreciate thefolks that drag materials and toolsdeep into the far reaches of the NorthCounty Trail to build wonderful
bridges and walkways so we cantread eortlessly across raging littlerivers and vertical hillsides
Trail blazing has never beeneasy In the 1830s an engineer fromthe University of Edinburgh acompany of voyageurs and a priesttried to build a short-cut trail from
the Crow Wing River to the RedRiver Some of them died trying Itwasnrsquot for another ten years beforethe Woods or Crow Wing Trail wascompleted for ox carts
Despite all the pulling tuggingand rutting there is a beauty in thistrail-building struggle Despite thekilling of innocent vegetation and thepermanent marring of the landscapethere is a wonderful feeling ofaccomplishment gazing down a trailyou just groomed
So when yoursquore sailing downa hill without logs or rocks andmaking a precision step turn givea salute to those unsung heroes thatmake these slivers through the wildpossible
Editorrsquos Note The DNR Parks andTrails department hiking trail groupslike the North Country Trail Superior
Hiking Trails and Border Route Trail aswell as the friends of many of our rivers
and bike trails ofer many volunteeropportunities You can start at
wwwdnrstatemnusvolunteering
SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL
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Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
unCommon
Ground
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Mike Tegeder
T
he year 2016 will be a year toremember and celebrate two great
milestones in Minnesota history the125th anniversary of Minnesota StateParks and the 50th anniversary of Min-nesota State Trails
e first state park and the beginningof our great tradition was Lake Itasca e word Itasca comes from two Latin words veritas + ca put or ldquotrue headrdquoand refers to the lake being the head- waters of the Mississippi River It isalso the true head or foundation for all
the parks to follow
e DNR shares an interesting story onthe origin of the park
ldquoIn the late 1800s Jacob V Browerhistorian anthropologist and landsurveyor came to the park regionto settle the dispute of the actuallocation of the Mississippi Headwa-ters Brower saw this region beingquickly transformed by logging and
was determined to protect some ofthe pine forests for future genera-tions It was Browerrsquos tireless effortsto save the remaining pine forestsurrounding Lake Itasca that led thestate legislature to establish Itascaas a Minnesota State Park on April
20 1891 by a margin of only one vote rough his conservation workand the continuing efforts of othersthroughout the decades the splendorof Itasca had been maintainedrdquo
One visionary citizen and one wiselegislator made all the difference Weshould all remember this as proof thatindividuals have the potential to make adifference for generations to come
e parkrsquos history is even more amaz-ing with the contribution of one young woman In 1903 Mary Gibbsthe 24-year-old daughter of the parksuperintendent was appointed by thegovernor to succeed her father whounexpectedly died She soon had to
face down loggers who put up a damand were flooding the park It is a greatstory and one to be remembered too
Over the past 125 years there are manyother examples of such vision and cour-age e year 2016 will be a good timeto share these inspiring stories and torenew our commitment to join in thisgreat legacy
e parks had a 75-year head startbut the trails are now spreading outthroughout our beloved state
With our efforts today Minnesotarsquosstate parks and trails will be just as vitalto people 125 years in the future
parks amp tra ils council of mn ww w pa rk s an dt ra il s or g
Letter from Parks amp Trails Council president
State Parks celebrate 125 years
Since 1954 the nonprofit member-supportedParks amp Trails Council of Minnesota has been saving specialplaces for the publicrsquos use and benefit Members make it happen Byresponding quickly to purchase critical land when it goes up for sale
we preserve outstanding natural lands for parks and trails We are your voice in advocating and educating on behalf of parks and trails
Plus members receive four issues of Minnesota Trails Magazine
Join Today Mail in an enclosed subscription card or join online
wwwParks And Trailsorg
People saving special places
Parks amp Trails Council of Minnesota
would like to thank the following sponsor wwwpincushiontrailsinncom
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Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
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Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
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Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
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Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Cover photo Cruising the trails at Lake Bemidji State
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A SMALL SACRIFICEYou canrsquot cross
country ski through tallpines tamaracks or oaksunless someone cutsdozes or mangles tallpines tamaracks and oaks
You canrsquot hike throughnative grasslands unless
someone cuts clears or burns through the grassesYou canrsquot bike along
the at asphalt unlesssomeone lays a layer ofasphalt across the prairiespines and lake country ofMinnesota
We need to take out a smallpiece of nature in order to appreciatethe big pieces we love so much
Our news beat is the manyski bike hike canoe horse andclimbing trails in the state parksforests and recreational areas acrossthis great state of ours Whenever Itake a break from loving these trailsI occasionally stop to thank all thehardy volunteers that make thesegreat trails possible
Each fall I get a chance toexperience what trail blazers gothrough grooming and building thetrails through the forest land behindmy house in the woods I spendmuch of each fall clearing deadfallmowing weeds and pulling stubbornrocks out of the way
Irsquove been extra busy this year
clearing two new beginner trailsdesigned for granddaughters andother children to learn how to ski Itook extra care to make sure the hillsand turns are gradual the viewsand access to a large old rock areinteresting
While making this beginner trailI took a break on that rock to thankthis old stand of red oak and aspenfor letting me push cut and saw myway through this incredible life-giving place
I get help in my trail-blazing
eorts by my younger cousins wholike to use the trails to hunt runmountain bike snowshoe and skiWhen I suggest we clear a skatingrink behind the house they accuseme of wanting to become the WaltDisney of winter
We come well equipped to thewild foliage with electric and handclippers chainsaws a 1952 FarmallC with a six-foot belly mower andan invincible Gehl 4625 skid loaderItrsquos like fghting a small war or atleast a major insurgency I wonderif there is a drone we could use fortrail clearing
I feel a slight twinge of guilt
bouncing through theforest on my noisy FarmallC I feel like an intruderdisrupting all the naturalgrowth just to have funThen I rationalized naturegives up this sliver of itselfso we can appreciate its
beauty and bounty We needtrails to get into the wildOnce in the wild peoplecanrsquot help but become anadvocate for the wild Withmy eco-conscience in placeI go back to tearing up the
countrysideI admire the trail builders I meet
covering the state parks and trailsThe most impressive trail
builders Irsquove met over the yearshave been the new generation ofmountain bike trail builders Thesefolks create works of art actualsculpted trails planned to makethe most of the bikersrsquo G-forces andcommon sense to keep them safe
The most daring trail buildersI know are those daredevils of theMinnesota Conservation Corpthat stand in at boats wieldingscreaming chainsaws to clear snagsfrom rivers
I particularly appreciate thefolks that drag materials and toolsdeep into the far reaches of the NorthCounty Trail to build wonderful
bridges and walkways so we cantread eortlessly across raging littlerivers and vertical hillsides
Trail blazing has never beeneasy In the 1830s an engineer fromthe University of Edinburgh acompany of voyageurs and a priesttried to build a short-cut trail from
the Crow Wing River to the RedRiver Some of them died trying Itwasnrsquot for another ten years beforethe Woods or Crow Wing Trail wascompleted for ox carts
Despite all the pulling tuggingand rutting there is a beauty in thistrail-building struggle Despite thekilling of innocent vegetation and thepermanent marring of the landscapethere is a wonderful feeling ofaccomplishment gazing down a trailyou just groomed
So when yoursquore sailing downa hill without logs or rocks andmaking a precision step turn givea salute to those unsung heroes thatmake these slivers through the wildpossible
Editorrsquos Note The DNR Parks andTrails department hiking trail groupslike the North Country Trail Superior
Hiking Trails and Border Route Trail aswell as the friends of many of our rivers
and bike trails ofer many volunteeropportunities You can start at
wwwdnrstatemnusvolunteering
SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL
4 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
unCommon
Ground
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Mike Tegeder
T
he year 2016 will be a year toremember and celebrate two great
milestones in Minnesota history the125th anniversary of Minnesota StateParks and the 50th anniversary of Min-nesota State Trails
e first state park and the beginningof our great tradition was Lake Itasca e word Itasca comes from two Latin words veritas + ca put or ldquotrue headrdquoand refers to the lake being the head- waters of the Mississippi River It isalso the true head or foundation for all
the parks to follow
e DNR shares an interesting story onthe origin of the park
ldquoIn the late 1800s Jacob V Browerhistorian anthropologist and landsurveyor came to the park regionto settle the dispute of the actuallocation of the Mississippi Headwa-ters Brower saw this region beingquickly transformed by logging and
was determined to protect some ofthe pine forests for future genera-tions It was Browerrsquos tireless effortsto save the remaining pine forestsurrounding Lake Itasca that led thestate legislature to establish Itascaas a Minnesota State Park on April
20 1891 by a margin of only one vote rough his conservation workand the continuing efforts of othersthroughout the decades the splendorof Itasca had been maintainedrdquo
One visionary citizen and one wiselegislator made all the difference Weshould all remember this as proof thatindividuals have the potential to make adifference for generations to come
e parkrsquos history is even more amaz-ing with the contribution of one young woman In 1903 Mary Gibbsthe 24-year-old daughter of the parksuperintendent was appointed by thegovernor to succeed her father whounexpectedly died She soon had to
face down loggers who put up a damand were flooding the park It is a greatstory and one to be remembered too
Over the past 125 years there are manyother examples of such vision and cour-age e year 2016 will be a good timeto share these inspiring stories and torenew our commitment to join in thisgreat legacy
e parks had a 75-year head startbut the trails are now spreading outthroughout our beloved state
With our efforts today Minnesotarsquosstate parks and trails will be just as vitalto people 125 years in the future
parks amp tra ils council of mn ww w pa rk s an dt ra il s or g
Letter from Parks amp Trails Council president
State Parks celebrate 125 years
Since 1954 the nonprofit member-supportedParks amp Trails Council of Minnesota has been saving specialplaces for the publicrsquos use and benefit Members make it happen Byresponding quickly to purchase critical land when it goes up for sale
we preserve outstanding natural lands for parks and trails We are your voice in advocating and educating on behalf of parks and trails
Plus members receive four issues of Minnesota Trails Magazine
Join Today Mail in an enclosed subscription card or join online
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Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 7
Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
8 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapids MN bull 218-999-5795wwwgreenheronbandbcom
Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
ITASCA T RAILSPORTS
Toll Free (844) 373-7815 bull infoitascatrailsportsnet316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapids MN 55744
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Authorized Dealer
wwwitascatrailsportsnet
Hours Monday-Friday 8-8 Sat 9-6 Sun 10-6505 North 3rd Street Virginia MN
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Organic trail treats amp Grab-n-Go Deli just steps off the Mesabi Trail
Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
wwwvisitgrandrapidscom
In Minnesotas Nature
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
Immerse yourself in Duluthrsquos Great Outdoors and Panoramic Views
Where will the trail
take you todayFor more information go to wwwduluthmngovparks
or look us up on Facebook DuluthParksMn or call 218-730-4300
Lodge at
AmericInn of Silver Bay218-226-4300
bullMariner Hotel218-226-4488
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our area has to offer Experience All
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Gateway to the Superior Natl Forest Byway
218-226-4408
Cross Country amp Downhill SkiingIce Fishing bull Hiking
Snowshoeing bull Snowmobiling
Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
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True North Basecamp 825 1st St SW Crosby
218-833-2267 wwwtruenorthbasecampcom
Ruttgerrsquos Bay Lake Lodge 25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd Deerwood(Open May-October) 218-678-2885
wwwruttgerscom
EAT amp DRINKCrosby Dairy Queen
714 Oak St Crosby218-546-6124 wwwdairyqueencom
North Country Cafeacute 12 W Main St Crosby
218-534-3101 Homestyle cooking wfriendly service
Woodtick Inn 24916 Minnesota Ave Cuyuna
218-772-0252 All trails lead to the tick
Spalding House 1 W Main St Crosby
218-546-6060 Huge craft beer selection
SERVICESCuyuna Regional Medical Center
320 E Main St Crosby218-546-7000
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Cycle Path and Paddle 115 3rd Ave SW Crosby
218-545-4545 wwwcyclepathpaddlecom
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Hit the Trailshellip
hellipThen hit us
Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
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Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR Minnesota NordicSki Association Skinnyski amp Individual Trails
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
Winter Wonderland at Jay C Hormel Nature Center in Austin MN Austin Daily Herald photo
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Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom SOUTHERN TRAILS ski trail guide
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
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30 Business DirectoryFind Trail-Friendly Destinations
Cover photo Cruising the trails at Lake Bemidji State
Park MnDNR photo
Index photo The winning entry in the 2015 Parks and
Trails Council photo contest category
ldquoEnjoying Minnesotarsquos parks and
trailsrdquo Taken by Lisa Nilles at Split Rock
Lighthouse State Park
Features
6 State Park SkiingDave Simpkins
7 Snowshoe Wonders
Dave Simpkins
8 Extreme SkiingRudi Hargesheimer
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Wonderland Tom Watson
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4 A Small SacrificeDave Simpkins
5 125 Years of State Parks
Mike Tegeder
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My trusty trail crew Dave Simpkins photo
A SMALL SACRIFICEYou canrsquot cross
country ski through tallpines tamaracks or oaksunless someone cutsdozes or mangles tallpines tamaracks and oaks
You canrsquot hike throughnative grasslands unless
someone cuts clears or burns through the grassesYou canrsquot bike along
the at asphalt unlesssomeone lays a layer ofasphalt across the prairiespines and lake country ofMinnesota
We need to take out a smallpiece of nature in order to appreciatethe big pieces we love so much
Our news beat is the manyski bike hike canoe horse andclimbing trails in the state parksforests and recreational areas acrossthis great state of ours Whenever Itake a break from loving these trailsI occasionally stop to thank all thehardy volunteers that make thesegreat trails possible
Each fall I get a chance toexperience what trail blazers gothrough grooming and building thetrails through the forest land behindmy house in the woods I spendmuch of each fall clearing deadfallmowing weeds and pulling stubbornrocks out of the way
Irsquove been extra busy this year
clearing two new beginner trailsdesigned for granddaughters andother children to learn how to ski Itook extra care to make sure the hillsand turns are gradual the viewsand access to a large old rock areinteresting
While making this beginner trailI took a break on that rock to thankthis old stand of red oak and aspenfor letting me push cut and saw myway through this incredible life-giving place
I get help in my trail-blazing
eorts by my younger cousins wholike to use the trails to hunt runmountain bike snowshoe and skiWhen I suggest we clear a skatingrink behind the house they accuseme of wanting to become the WaltDisney of winter
We come well equipped to thewild foliage with electric and handclippers chainsaws a 1952 FarmallC with a six-foot belly mower andan invincible Gehl 4625 skid loaderItrsquos like fghting a small war or atleast a major insurgency I wonderif there is a drone we could use fortrail clearing
I feel a slight twinge of guilt
bouncing through theforest on my noisy FarmallC I feel like an intruderdisrupting all the naturalgrowth just to have funThen I rationalized naturegives up this sliver of itselfso we can appreciate its
beauty and bounty We needtrails to get into the wildOnce in the wild peoplecanrsquot help but become anadvocate for the wild Withmy eco-conscience in placeI go back to tearing up the
countrysideI admire the trail builders I meet
covering the state parks and trailsThe most impressive trail
builders Irsquove met over the yearshave been the new generation ofmountain bike trail builders Thesefolks create works of art actualsculpted trails planned to makethe most of the bikersrsquo G-forces andcommon sense to keep them safe
The most daring trail buildersI know are those daredevils of theMinnesota Conservation Corpthat stand in at boats wieldingscreaming chainsaws to clear snagsfrom rivers
I particularly appreciate thefolks that drag materials and toolsdeep into the far reaches of the NorthCounty Trail to build wonderful
bridges and walkways so we cantread eortlessly across raging littlerivers and vertical hillsides
Trail blazing has never beeneasy In the 1830s an engineer fromthe University of Edinburgh acompany of voyageurs and a priesttried to build a short-cut trail from
the Crow Wing River to the RedRiver Some of them died trying Itwasnrsquot for another ten years beforethe Woods or Crow Wing Trail wascompleted for ox carts
Despite all the pulling tuggingand rutting there is a beauty in thistrail-building struggle Despite thekilling of innocent vegetation and thepermanent marring of the landscapethere is a wonderful feeling ofaccomplishment gazing down a trailyou just groomed
So when yoursquore sailing downa hill without logs or rocks andmaking a precision step turn givea salute to those unsung heroes thatmake these slivers through the wildpossible
Editorrsquos Note The DNR Parks andTrails department hiking trail groupslike the North Country Trail Superior
Hiking Trails and Border Route Trail aswell as the friends of many of our rivers
and bike trails ofer many volunteeropportunities You can start at
wwwdnrstatemnusvolunteering
SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL
4 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
unCommon
Ground
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Mike Tegeder
T
he year 2016 will be a year toremember and celebrate two great
milestones in Minnesota history the125th anniversary of Minnesota StateParks and the 50th anniversary of Min-nesota State Trails
e first state park and the beginningof our great tradition was Lake Itasca e word Itasca comes from two Latin words veritas + ca put or ldquotrue headrdquoand refers to the lake being the head- waters of the Mississippi River It isalso the true head or foundation for all
the parks to follow
e DNR shares an interesting story onthe origin of the park
ldquoIn the late 1800s Jacob V Browerhistorian anthropologist and landsurveyor came to the park regionto settle the dispute of the actuallocation of the Mississippi Headwa-ters Brower saw this region beingquickly transformed by logging and
was determined to protect some ofthe pine forests for future genera-tions It was Browerrsquos tireless effortsto save the remaining pine forestsurrounding Lake Itasca that led thestate legislature to establish Itascaas a Minnesota State Park on April
20 1891 by a margin of only one vote rough his conservation workand the continuing efforts of othersthroughout the decades the splendorof Itasca had been maintainedrdquo
One visionary citizen and one wiselegislator made all the difference Weshould all remember this as proof thatindividuals have the potential to make adifference for generations to come
e parkrsquos history is even more amaz-ing with the contribution of one young woman In 1903 Mary Gibbsthe 24-year-old daughter of the parksuperintendent was appointed by thegovernor to succeed her father whounexpectedly died She soon had to
face down loggers who put up a damand were flooding the park It is a greatstory and one to be remembered too
Over the past 125 years there are manyother examples of such vision and cour-age e year 2016 will be a good timeto share these inspiring stories and torenew our commitment to join in thisgreat legacy
e parks had a 75-year head startbut the trails are now spreading outthroughout our beloved state
With our efforts today Minnesotarsquosstate parks and trails will be just as vitalto people 125 years in the future
parks amp tra ils council of mn ww w pa rk s an dt ra il s or g
Letter from Parks amp Trails Council president
State Parks celebrate 125 years
Since 1954 the nonprofit member-supportedParks amp Trails Council of Minnesota has been saving specialplaces for the publicrsquos use and benefit Members make it happen Byresponding quickly to purchase critical land when it goes up for sale
we preserve outstanding natural lands for parks and trails We are your voice in advocating and educating on behalf of parks and trails
Plus members receive four issues of Minnesota Trails Magazine
Join Today Mail in an enclosed subscription card or join online
wwwParks And Trailsorg
People saving special places
Parks amp Trails Council of Minnesota
would like to thank the following sponsor wwwpincushiontrailsinncom
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6 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
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Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
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Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapids MN bull 218-999-5795wwwgreenheronbandbcom
Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
ITASCA T RAILSPORTS
Toll Free (844) 373-7815 bull infoitascatrailsportsnet316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapids MN 55744
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Authorized Dealer
wwwitascatrailsportsnet
Hours Monday-Friday 8-8 Sat 9-6 Sun 10-6505 North 3rd Street Virginia MN
218-741-4663 wwwnaturalharvestcoop
Organic trail treats amp Grab-n-Go Deli just steps off the Mesabi Trail
Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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In Minnesotas Nature
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Email embracingpinesyahoocom
218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
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My trusty trail crew Dave Simpkins photo
A SMALL SACRIFICEYou canrsquot cross
country ski through tallpines tamaracks or oaksunless someone cutsdozes or mangles tallpines tamaracks and oaks
You canrsquot hike throughnative grasslands unless
someone cuts clears or burns through the grassesYou canrsquot bike along
the at asphalt unlesssomeone lays a layer ofasphalt across the prairiespines and lake country ofMinnesota
We need to take out a smallpiece of nature in order to appreciatethe big pieces we love so much
Our news beat is the manyski bike hike canoe horse andclimbing trails in the state parksforests and recreational areas acrossthis great state of ours Whenever Itake a break from loving these trailsI occasionally stop to thank all thehardy volunteers that make thesegreat trails possible
Each fall I get a chance toexperience what trail blazers gothrough grooming and building thetrails through the forest land behindmy house in the woods I spendmuch of each fall clearing deadfallmowing weeds and pulling stubbornrocks out of the way
Irsquove been extra busy this year
clearing two new beginner trailsdesigned for granddaughters andother children to learn how to ski Itook extra care to make sure the hillsand turns are gradual the viewsand access to a large old rock areinteresting
While making this beginner trailI took a break on that rock to thankthis old stand of red oak and aspenfor letting me push cut and saw myway through this incredible life-giving place
I get help in my trail-blazing
eorts by my younger cousins wholike to use the trails to hunt runmountain bike snowshoe and skiWhen I suggest we clear a skatingrink behind the house they accuseme of wanting to become the WaltDisney of winter
We come well equipped to thewild foliage with electric and handclippers chainsaws a 1952 FarmallC with a six-foot belly mower andan invincible Gehl 4625 skid loaderItrsquos like fghting a small war or atleast a major insurgency I wonderif there is a drone we could use fortrail clearing
I feel a slight twinge of guilt
bouncing through theforest on my noisy FarmallC I feel like an intruderdisrupting all the naturalgrowth just to have funThen I rationalized naturegives up this sliver of itselfso we can appreciate its
beauty and bounty We needtrails to get into the wildOnce in the wild peoplecanrsquot help but become anadvocate for the wild Withmy eco-conscience in placeI go back to tearing up the
countrysideI admire the trail builders I meet
covering the state parks and trailsThe most impressive trail
builders Irsquove met over the yearshave been the new generation ofmountain bike trail builders Thesefolks create works of art actualsculpted trails planned to makethe most of the bikersrsquo G-forces andcommon sense to keep them safe
The most daring trail buildersI know are those daredevils of theMinnesota Conservation Corpthat stand in at boats wieldingscreaming chainsaws to clear snagsfrom rivers
I particularly appreciate thefolks that drag materials and toolsdeep into the far reaches of the NorthCounty Trail to build wonderful
bridges and walkways so we cantread eortlessly across raging littlerivers and vertical hillsides
Trail blazing has never beeneasy In the 1830s an engineer fromthe University of Edinburgh acompany of voyageurs and a priesttried to build a short-cut trail from
the Crow Wing River to the RedRiver Some of them died trying Itwasnrsquot for another ten years beforethe Woods or Crow Wing Trail wascompleted for ox carts
Despite all the pulling tuggingand rutting there is a beauty in thistrail-building struggle Despite thekilling of innocent vegetation and thepermanent marring of the landscapethere is a wonderful feeling ofaccomplishment gazing down a trailyou just groomed
So when yoursquore sailing downa hill without logs or rocks andmaking a precision step turn givea salute to those unsung heroes thatmake these slivers through the wildpossible
Editorrsquos Note The DNR Parks andTrails department hiking trail groupslike the North Country Trail Superior
Hiking Trails and Border Route Trail aswell as the friends of many of our rivers
and bike trails ofer many volunteeropportunities You can start at
wwwdnrstatemnusvolunteering
SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL
4 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
unCommon
Ground
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Mike Tegeder
T
he year 2016 will be a year toremember and celebrate two great
milestones in Minnesota history the125th anniversary of Minnesota StateParks and the 50th anniversary of Min-nesota State Trails
e first state park and the beginningof our great tradition was Lake Itasca e word Itasca comes from two Latin words veritas + ca put or ldquotrue headrdquoand refers to the lake being the head- waters of the Mississippi River It isalso the true head or foundation for all
the parks to follow
e DNR shares an interesting story onthe origin of the park
ldquoIn the late 1800s Jacob V Browerhistorian anthropologist and landsurveyor came to the park regionto settle the dispute of the actuallocation of the Mississippi Headwa-ters Brower saw this region beingquickly transformed by logging and
was determined to protect some ofthe pine forests for future genera-tions It was Browerrsquos tireless effortsto save the remaining pine forestsurrounding Lake Itasca that led thestate legislature to establish Itascaas a Minnesota State Park on April
20 1891 by a margin of only one vote rough his conservation workand the continuing efforts of othersthroughout the decades the splendorof Itasca had been maintainedrdquo
One visionary citizen and one wiselegislator made all the difference Weshould all remember this as proof thatindividuals have the potential to make adifference for generations to come
e parkrsquos history is even more amaz-ing with the contribution of one young woman In 1903 Mary Gibbsthe 24-year-old daughter of the parksuperintendent was appointed by thegovernor to succeed her father whounexpectedly died She soon had to
face down loggers who put up a damand were flooding the park It is a greatstory and one to be remembered too
Over the past 125 years there are manyother examples of such vision and cour-age e year 2016 will be a good timeto share these inspiring stories and torenew our commitment to join in thisgreat legacy
e parks had a 75-year head startbut the trails are now spreading outthroughout our beloved state
With our efforts today Minnesotarsquosstate parks and trails will be just as vitalto people 125 years in the future
parks amp tra ils council of mn ww w pa rk s an dt ra il s or g
Letter from Parks amp Trails Council president
State Parks celebrate 125 years
Since 1954 the nonprofit member-supportedParks amp Trails Council of Minnesota has been saving specialplaces for the publicrsquos use and benefit Members make it happen Byresponding quickly to purchase critical land when it goes up for sale
we preserve outstanding natural lands for parks and trails We are your voice in advocating and educating on behalf of parks and trails
Plus members receive four issues of Minnesota Trails Magazine
Join Today Mail in an enclosed subscription card or join online
wwwParks And Trailsorg
People saving special places
Parks amp Trails Council of Minnesota
would like to thank the following sponsor wwwpincushiontrailsinncom
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Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
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Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
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Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
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Hours Monday-Friday 8-8 Sat 9-6 Sun 10-6505 North 3rd Street Virginia MN
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
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Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Mike Tegeder
T
he year 2016 will be a year toremember and celebrate two great
milestones in Minnesota history the125th anniversary of Minnesota StateParks and the 50th anniversary of Min-nesota State Trails
e first state park and the beginningof our great tradition was Lake Itasca e word Itasca comes from two Latin words veritas + ca put or ldquotrue headrdquoand refers to the lake being the head- waters of the Mississippi River It isalso the true head or foundation for all
the parks to follow
e DNR shares an interesting story onthe origin of the park
ldquoIn the late 1800s Jacob V Browerhistorian anthropologist and landsurveyor came to the park regionto settle the dispute of the actuallocation of the Mississippi Headwa-ters Brower saw this region beingquickly transformed by logging and
was determined to protect some ofthe pine forests for future genera-tions It was Browerrsquos tireless effortsto save the remaining pine forestsurrounding Lake Itasca that led thestate legislature to establish Itascaas a Minnesota State Park on April
20 1891 by a margin of only one vote rough his conservation workand the continuing efforts of othersthroughout the decades the splendorof Itasca had been maintainedrdquo
One visionary citizen and one wiselegislator made all the difference Weshould all remember this as proof thatindividuals have the potential to make adifference for generations to come
e parkrsquos history is even more amaz-ing with the contribution of one young woman In 1903 Mary Gibbsthe 24-year-old daughter of the parksuperintendent was appointed by thegovernor to succeed her father whounexpectedly died She soon had to
face down loggers who put up a damand were flooding the park It is a greatstory and one to be remembered too
Over the past 125 years there are manyother examples of such vision and cour-age e year 2016 will be a good timeto share these inspiring stories and torenew our commitment to join in thisgreat legacy
e parks had a 75-year head startbut the trails are now spreading outthroughout our beloved state
With our efforts today Minnesotarsquosstate parks and trails will be just as vitalto people 125 years in the future
parks amp tra ils council of mn ww w pa rk s an dt ra il s or g
Letter from Parks amp Trails Council president
State Parks celebrate 125 years
Since 1954 the nonprofit member-supportedParks amp Trails Council of Minnesota has been saving specialplaces for the publicrsquos use and benefit Members make it happen Byresponding quickly to purchase critical land when it goes up for sale
we preserve outstanding natural lands for parks and trails We are your voice in advocating and educating on behalf of parks and trails
Plus members receive four issues of Minnesota Trails Magazine
Join Today Mail in an enclosed subscription card or join online
wwwParks And Trailsorg
People saving special places
Parks amp Trails Council of Minnesota
would like to thank the following sponsor wwwpincushiontrailsinncom
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6 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
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Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
8 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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6 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Sk ng State Parksby Dave Simpkins
EditorPublisher
If you could enjoy just onecross-country skiing opportunityin each of Minnesotarsquos state parksevery weekend it would take youtwo years to complete those visits
With hundreds of miles ofdesignated ski trails both skate andclassic everyone from novices toOlympians can enjoy Minnesotarsquosfabulous parklands throughoutwinter
Many of these state park trailsare within an hourrsquos drive of theTwin Cities Add the nearly 4 millionacres from Minnesotarsquos 58 stateforests ndash each managed by a nearbystate park sta ndash and the programsand amenities oered multiply o
the chartsSeveral of the parks haveparking toilets visitor centersand regular grooming availablethroughout the winter
Many of the parks oermoonlight or candlelight ski eventswhere the trails are lit by candlesThere are also snowshoe or hikingevents Naturalist programs in theparks give a unique look at wildlifein the cold season
For current information andconditions check the DNR calendarat mndnrgovparks for details
While events are free you willneed a vehicle park permit $5daily$25 annual to enter the park
but otherwise these special eventsare free and open to all agesA Minnesota DNR ski pass is
required for all skiers 16 years of ageand older for use of the designatedgroomed trails or the Grant-in-Aidstate trails That fee is $6 for a dailypass $20 for the season and $55 fora three-year pass This pass permitsuse of 20 specially-designated trailswithin the Metro area includingparks golf courses etc and 100trails outside the Metro Area
The DNR oers dierentgrooming levels of trails within theirnetwork There is a warming houseon site and conditions are updatedand posted daily at mnstateparksinfo
All state parks are open allwinter long Some may not provideservices and others may have closedgates but there is non-motorizedaccess to the campgrounds Thereare now 20 state parks with year-round basic cabins They are a stepup from camping according to Pat
Arndt NR Section Manager for theDNR but thatrsquos all they are intendedto be These units rent for $55-$70night Full service cabins are alsoavailable at some parks
For more information visitmndnrgovskiing or contact the DNR
Information Center atinfodnrstatemnus or
651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367between 8 am and 430 pm Monday
through Friday
Find 12km o f classic ski trails
and 2km o f ska te
skiing a t Lake Bemid ji S ta te
Park MnDNR pho to
E n jo y wi nter
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by Dave SimpkinsEditorPublisher
A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 7
Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
8 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 11
Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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A layer of fresh white snowcovered the landscape at LakeBemidji State Park
Naturalist John Fylpaa led agroup of Thursday snowshoers whenthey came across a trail of timber wolftracks leading to Big Bog Lake
The tracks met with other tracksand the snow was roughed up
ldquoI gure they were out huntingand started to wrestle around in thesnow when they met each otherrdquosaid Fylpaa
This is just one of many wondersFylpaa sees in winter that he doesnrsquotsee in the summer
Winter is a good time to getoutdoors to discover things you donrsquotsee the rest of the year
Fylpaa leads his group past aneaglersquos nest when a pair of eaglesreturn in January They go througha mating ritual of ying together By
February they work on the nest Bythe end of March they are sitting oneggs and in April they are caring fortheir young
Small six-inch-wide holes in the
snow show where squirrels havereturned to eat their acorns Fisherscat on a rock or log indicateswhere a territory has been marked
A group of state parknaturalists spent a weekendsnowshoeing at TettegoucheState Park last winter where theyfollowed the Baptism River fromIllgen Falls down the TettegoucheTrail past Nipisiquit Lake wherethey encountered ve-foot snow
ldquoWe were able to walk rightup to the frozen falls We couldhear the trickling of open waterrunning beneath the iciclesrdquosaid Park Naturalist KacieCarlson
The state parks along theNorth Shore can get as muchas 60 inches of snow in a nightSnowshoes can help more as crudesnow shovels than transportation
Carlsonrsquos group ran into one ofthose ve-foot piles of snow alongthe Baptism River
ldquoWe laughed our way throughmost of the deep snow using our
GPSs to get our bearingsrdquosaid Carlson
The supreme silenceimpressed her most of all
ldquoIt was so peacefulndash a type of peaceful youdonrsquot get in the buzzingchirping and biting days
of summerrdquo said CarlsonTheir salvation wasan animal trail that ledto a worn area of snowabout 50 feet in diameterThen they realized thetracks that led under low-hanging branches werewolf tracks
They were bothnervous and excited tofollow a wolf trail Whenthey found the hoof of adeer sticking out of thedeep snow it was all themotivation they needed toget quickly back to camp
Naturalist Jim Cummingsof Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
reports they have two color-coded backcountry trails not available in thesummer
Both the one-and-a-half-mileTamarack Trail and the four-and-a-half-mile Ogechie Trail start and endat the interpretive center
The Ogechie provides a uniqueapproach to the ancient coppermining site that has been used as anarchaeological site with signs to tellits story
You can snowshoe through
swamps bogs and pine forestsand upon the ancient village nowcalled the Kathio National HistoricLandmark District
Mille Lacs Kathio like other stateparks has a beginnerrsquos program withinstructional trips and free snowshoerentals
Snowshoeing in the moonlightis another way of discovering winterwonders
Whether you want a pleasant trekthrough snow-covered pine trees or adeep woods adventure snowshoeswill provide the transportation youneed to see things yoursquoll never see inthe summer
What you can see in winter that you canrsquot see in summer
State Parks amp Trails staffers Jenni WebsterKaci Carlson and Ashley Peters enjoy the challenges
of snowshoeing through deep snows along theBaptism River in Tettegouche State Park
SnowshoeWonders
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 7
Hav i ng a l i t t l e f un i n t he d eep snow s al ong t he Bapt i sm Ri v er i n T et t egouc he S t at e P ar k
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
8 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 11
Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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by Rudi Hargesheimer
Outdoor Writer
Most people think of crosscountry skiing as an easy trekthrough the woods on groomedtrails followed by a hot cup ofchocolate
Yet Minnesota has a widevariety of challenging skiexperiences from training for
high speed racing or the challengeof skiing down a rough rivercanyon on the North Shore
PERFORMANCE SKIING
Keeping up with CaitlinGregg while she is trainingat Theodore Wirth Park canbe a real challenge
Gregg won the WomenrsquosUS National Cross CountryChampionship Since then sheand another Minnesotan JesseDiggins from Afton have wonSilver and Bronze Medals at the
World Championships Whatmakes these women so greatTraining
Of course theanswer is that theytrain for greatnessHard work andy e a r - a r o u n dtness trainingspecic to Nordicskiing pays oBut another reason
is that they havegreat places righthere in Minnesotato ski
Caitlin lives afew blocks fromTheodore WirthPark Man-madesnow night-littrails and dailygrooming of theski trails there
make Minneapolisa world-wideMecca for urbanskiing OnlyOslo Norway canclaim to be betterWirth Parkrsquostrails are a joy toski Undulatingterrain creates theroller coaster eectthat makes skiing
so much fun Attimes the trails are
on opengolf coursefairways Then they duck intoa thick forest of oaks Alwaysthey are groomed with a harddeck and perfect set tracks Inmid-winter they host the City ofLakes Loppet the largest urbanski race in North America Caitlinis often the rst woman crossingthe nish line
This kind of performanceskate skiing can be enjoyedby anyone Skiers use narrowlightweight skis that are short andsti The boots and bindings exvery little Skiers bound from oneski to the other ndash like ice skating
ndash always seeking maximumglide on each single ski beforealternating to the other
Classic skiing is moretraditional and it can also be very
fast and fun This style needs skisthat are softer in ex (or camber)allowing the middle of the ski toalways come down to the snowwhen weight is transferred toa single ski The middle of theski then grips the snow via waxor a no-wax patterned grip zoneForward propulsion comes fromthat grip You move forwardstaying in the pre-set tracks skisusually parallel to each other
Either way you donrsquot have tokeep up with Caitlin to have fun
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Skiing the river canyonson the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Extreme SkiingTheodore Wirth Park amp
North Shore River Canyons
The pace gets fast atTheodore Wirth Park
Rudi Hargesheimer photo
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapids MN bull 218-999-5795wwwgreenheronbandbcom
Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Email embracingpinesyahoocom
218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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CANYON SKIING
The opposite extreme canbe found in the Manitou RiverGorge on the North Shore ofLake Superior where machine-groomed trails are not even
possible The snow is soft anddeep and sometimes thereis open water The trick is
to dodge the open waterusually found at the baseof a frozen waterfall Skidown the many cascadesand waterfalls always being
wary of the pool at the bottom
For this type ofbackcountry skiing you needwide-stable not-so-light skisand big rm-stable boots andbindings Cranking a sharpcorner is needed now andthen Extra gear is needed likea backpack with dry socksand hiking boots or mukluks
inside just in case you gointo the drink with your skison You can always walkout after changing footwearSome folks go even moreextreme carrying big packsor hauling toboggans loadedwith camping gear into thenorthern woods
There is nothing likethe quiet solitude
self-suciency and
awesomeness ofnorthern lights
on a 30-belowevening in theBWCA
Theodore Wirth ParkRudi Hargesheimer photo
Discover unpredictable trailsalong the wild river canyons on
the North ShoreRudi Hargesheimer photo
Rudi (aka Randy) Hargesheimerhas cross country skied since
1969 It is his frst choiceamong all outdoor adventures
He manages at Midwest Mountaineering in
Minneapolis and ownswwwnorthshor ephotoartcom
He is a Parks and Trails Councilof Minnesota volunteer and
has been a board member and president of the Superior Hiking
Trail Association His writingabout parks and trails is often
featured in MnTrails
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILSKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
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Organic trail treats amp Grab-n-Go Deli just steps off the Mesabi Trail
Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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In Minnesotas Nature
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16 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Where will the trail
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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26 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
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Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
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Spelling out BWCA means winter fun Photos by Bear Paulsen and Steve Piragis
Winter Wonderland Boundary Waters Canoe Area
by Tom Watson
Outdoor Writer
The BWCArsquos reputation asa premier summer paddling
destination is well-knownIt is also a top-notch backcountry destination throughoutMinnesotarsquos long snowy and coldwinter
Snowshoers and cross-countryskiers pulling gear-laden sledstrek far and wide to enjoy wintercamping at its best throughoutthe remote reaches of the BWCArsquosfrozen backcountry lakes and vast
forestsEach winter Bear
Paulsen enjoys anextended stay in theBoundary WatersCanoe Area Paulsen
says the number oneactivity in the winter backcountry is notcamping - itrsquos troutshing Its manylakes are prime iceshing waters someaccessible either onfoot or by snowmobile routes Mostof the close-in lakes are dotted withice houses or are popular mushing
runs so those seekingmore solitude tendto ski into the moreremote lakes
Paulsen notescounty roads are
plowed ForestService roads are notSome roads areonly plowed forabout 100 feetto providep a r k i n gareas for
popular access pointsThere are also timbercompany roads thatmay be plowed but
they are private andnot available foraccess into the BWCAor surrounding area
After Oct 1 mostof the regulations arethe same throughoutthe vast BWCA Thereis no fee to camp butvisitors are asked to set upat least 150 feet from trailsor summer campsites Larger
groups are encouraged to uselatrines at ocial campsites toreduce impact on each camping
Bear Paulsen
Paulsen offers some insights into severalpopular access points within the BWCA
bull Echo Trail - A main access road to entry points to portage trails
that lead to Devilrsquos Cascade along the Little Indian Sioux River
bull Sawbill Lake - a good ldquorst triprdquo lake area lots of activity
bull Round Lake - good access a mecca for trout shing
bull Saganaga - beyond end of Gunint Trail heavy snowmobile use
along entire Gunint corridor less trac back o from trails
bull Lake One - reliably accessible but is seasonally aected by
marginal ice
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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Making sure you have the proper winter gear isessential for enjoyable winter camping
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
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Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
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Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR Minnesota NordicSki Association Skinnyski amp Individual Trails
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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areaOne way to tell if ice is solidand strong is what Paulsen callsthe ldquotick-tockrdquo test ldquoGood icemakes a lsquotickrsquo sound when struck
bad ice with air pockets or otherweakeners makes a lsquotockrsquo soundrdquoPaulsen says it pays to follow oldtrails as long as you can even ifthey are a month old
Most of the lakes throughoutthe BWCA have a layer of slush
on them throughout thewinter ldquoItrsquos a rare yearwhen you can get no
slush at allrdquo saysPaulsen ldquoOnly
two of thelast 14 yearswere routesfree froms l u s h rdquoC o l dw e a t h e r
does notaect it b e c a u s et h ec o v e r i n g
of snowi n s u l a t e s
that layerldquoA slush layer
means secure ice- even though itrsquos
Paulsen offers these other BWCAwinter tips
bull Bring an ice scraper to remove slush from all
your equipment so it doesnrsquot freeze onto your
gear
bull Use larger skis and snowshoes they ldquooatrdquo
better than smaller ones
bull Carry rescue ice picks and a throw bag in case
you or someone falls through the ice
bull Carry your survival gear on you not on a sled or
other gear
bull Wear a fanny pack in back not in the front where
it could snag up on the edge of the ice while you are
trying to extract yourself
messy rdquo he saysBuilding campfres is a big part of wintering in theBWCA Paulsen recommends
building fres out on theice and burning woodcompletely so no partial logswill eventually oat to thesurface during the summerHe also recommendsgathering frewood backinto the woods beyond the
shorelinePaulson says Marchis the best month forexperiencing winter inthe BWCA ldquoJanuaryis the hardest monthitrsquos dark slushy andcoldrdquo he says andadds ldquoJanuary 1stis the trout fshingopener so therersquoslots of pressure
and activityrdquo ByFebruary saysPaulsen the snow has agood crust layer
The Boundary WatersCanoe Area is an adventurouswinter wonderland for a growingnumber of campers and trekkerswho have found an exciting way toexpand upon all that this fabulousarea has to oer
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapids MN bull 218-999-5795wwwgreenheronbandbcom
Open year round For our guests hitting the trails a boxedbreakfast amp shuttle service are available
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Toll Free (844) 373-7815 bull infoitascatrailsportsnet316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapids MN 55744
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Hours Monday-Friday 8-8 Sat 9-6 Sun 10-6505 North 3rd Street Virginia MN
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Organic trail treats amp Grab-n-Go Deli just steps off the Mesabi Trail
Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Email embracingpinesyahoocom
218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
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Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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SKITRAIL GUIDE
MINNESOTA Northeast Ski Region
Offers Deep Snows Along the North Shore of Lake Superiorthroughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Chippewa National Forest
northeastern Minnesota offers some of the biggest snow falls in Minnesota and manywell-groomed trail systems Northeastern
resorts offer winter ski packages and many state parks rent camper cabins in the winter
Beaver Bay | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 129km 218-595-7625 (P B) Intermediateskate ski trails begin at picnic area trailcenter Fat bikes allowed
Bigfork | Scenic State Park5km 218-743-3362 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails 45km snowshoeingMN ski pass required
Biwabik | Giants Ridge60km 800-688-7669 (WH P B) All levelsUS Ski Team training center using the
Superior National Forest with views androller coaster rides 3km lit for Nordicskiing and some of the trails can bereached by a chairlift
Cambridge | Spirit River Nature Area5-8km 763-689-1800 (PB) Beginnerclassic and skate ski trails through prairiedeciduous forest and wetlands parkingand restrooms at college
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Carlton | Jay Cooke State Park51km 218-384-4610 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced with a wide variety oftrails White Pine Trail is an intermediatetrail offering an overlook of St LouisRiver Valley CCC Trail is the easiest trailrunning along the river Warming shelterwith a woodstove and bathrooms openseven days a week Candlelight ski andsnowshoe event held annually Groomedclassic with multi-use trail at OldenburgPoint Snowshoe rentals MN ski passrequired
Chisholm | Sturgeon River Trails305km 218-229-8800 (P) Excellentbeginner trail in the Superior NationalForest Long stretches of solitary trailsTwo Adirondack shelters groomedscenic views of Sturgeon river
Cloquet | Pine Valley10km 218-879-9582 (P) Intermediateto advanced challenging with difficultclimbs yet gradual rolling sectionsPartially lit adjacent to Cloquetrecreation center south of Pine Tree
Plaza The back of the 5K loop acrossSpring Lake Road is skate and classicgroomed
Coleraine | Itasca Trails (Mount Itasca)10km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed for skate and classicskiing on flat to very hilly terrain MNSki Pass required on west public trailsAdditional fee for east biathlon coursewith man-made snow
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
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Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Cohasset | Minnesota Power Blackwater Trails
4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnertrails groomed for skate and classicskiing Lighted MN Ski Pass required
Cohasset | Portage Park4km 218-326-1313 (WH P B) Beginnerclassic trails near the Mississippi River MNSki Pass required
Cook | Ashawa
40km 218-666-2766 Beginner toadvanced on the west side of LakeVermilion 5 miles north of Cook new3km trail around golf course MN ski passrequired
Cromwell | Fond du Lac State Forest28km 218-460-7020 (P) Beginner andintermediate primitive classic trailthrough hardwood and deciduous forestwhere you can see signs of deer andwolves Groomed regularly Wind shelteralong trail MN ski pass required
Deer River | Blueberry Hills15km 218-326-1313 (P B WH) Beginnerto expert with many loops 12km classic
and skate groomed trails 5 milesnortheast of Deer River MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Boulder Lake21km 218-721-4903 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced 8km of skate ski withWolfskirsquos Ski Den warming shackopen sunrise to sunset Groomed dailyfor classic and skate ski very wellmaintained by Minnesota Power
Duluth | Chester Bowl Park3km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Hartley Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner toadvanced hilly challenge with somegentle slopes Classic only MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Korkki Nordic11km 218-525-7326 (P) Intermediateto advanced single track classic trailsgroomed daily Steep hills designed forracing MN ski pass required
Duluth | Lester Amity Trail15km 218-730-4308 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trail of varied terrainthrough pine aspen and birch forestsAdditional 3km circles the Lester ParkGolf Course and is accessible fromthe main Lester-Amity Trail 5km trail litmornings and evenings MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Magney-Snively Trail
14km 218-730-4308 (P) Intermediateto advanced beautiful hardwoodforest with large hills A rugged trail notrecommended for beginners MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Piedmont Trail5km 218-730-4308 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through aspen birchand hardwood forest Beautiful overlookof St Louis River Valley MN ski passrequired
Duluth | Snowflake Nordic Ski Center15km 218-726-1550 (WH P B) Intermediate classic and skate ski trailsgroomed daily Lessons and rentalsavailable Warming chalet with showerssauna changing rooms lounge andsnacks
Duluth | Spirit Mountain22km 218-624-8533 (WH P B) All skill
levels Beautifully-wooded cross-countryski trails double tracked with skatinglanes groomed daily
Ely | Bear Head Lake State Park14km 218-365-7229 (P B WH) Beginnertrails through boreal forest circlingNorberg Lake groomed for classicski Trail Center with toilets water andwarming house MN ski pass required
Ely | Bear Island Ski Trails20km 800-777-4406 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic and skate ski trailsUser-tracked trail winds through sectionsof Superior National Forest Peaceful andsolitary setting
Ely | Birch Lake Plantation Trails85km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed trail throughMinnesotarsquos oldest red pine plantationcrosses several bridges and edges BirchLake MN ski pass required
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Email embracingpinesyahoocom
218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
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Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Ely | Hegman Lake Trail6km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner usertracked trail on several lakes surroundedby rock and pine ridges View uniqueIndian pictographs on west shore ofNorth Hegman Lake Need BWCAW dayuse permit available free at trailhead
Ely | Hidden Valley Hidden ValleyExtension Trails
15km 800-777-7281 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic andskate trails Rolling to hilly terrain throughbirch and pine stands Connects to8km Hidden Valley Extension Scenicoverlook at Farm Lake access behindFall Lake Town Hall Hidden Valley Chaletavailable for rent MN ski pass required
Ely | North Arm Trails42km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced Some trails gothrough BWCAW Rocky hills ridgesmajestic pines and wilderness lakes arehighlights of this trail system Many loopsand wildlife viewing opportunities NeedBWCAW day use permit available for
free at trailheadEly | North Junction Trail13km 800-777-7281 (P) User trackedbeginner to advanced series of loopsthrough meadows spruce swampsridges and around beaver ponds
Ely | South Farm Trail8km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner tointermediate user tracked Gentlyrolling terrain through BWCAW withsome lake travel Ski around a muskegswamp Need BWCAW day use permitavailable for free at trail head
Ely | Trezona Ski Trail65km 800-777-7281 (P) Beginner trail
groomed for classic and skate skiRelatively flat with some rolling terrainStarts in town circles Minerrsquos Lake withviews of remains of Pioneer Mine
Grand Marais | Banadad Trail30km 218-388-4487 (WHPB) Intermediate groomed single-track trailin BWCA Yurt-to-yurt skiing availableConnects Central Gunflint Trails withUpper Gunflint Trails for one of thelongest trail systems in the state MN skipass required
Grand Marais | Bally Creek Trails25km 218-387-1162 or 800-795-8068 (P) All skill levels mostly classic Skate skiingon groomed trails only in Cascade River
State Park Snowshoeing and 32kmof skijoring trails too Cabin rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Central Gunflint Trail System70km 218-388-2292 or 218-388-2203All skill levels 27 miles groomed north ofGrand Marais close to BWCA Lightedsections at Bearskin amp Golden Eaglelodges
Grand Marais | Pincushion Mountain Trails 25km 218-387-3373 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced well designed classic andskate trail 2 miles north of Grand Maraiswith beautiful Lake Superior views andseparate snowshoe trail 16km lightedtrail MN ski pass required
Grand Marais | Upper Gunflint Trail70km 218-388-2294 or 218-388-4454 or
218-388-2243 All levels 45 miles northof Grand Marais This large system nearCanada and BWCA has mostly classictrails with 30km of skate skiing a trailsiderestaurant and three trailside lodgesGunflint Lodge Gunflint Pines Resortand Hestonrsquos Resort Upper Gunflint TrailPasses required available at the resorts
Grand Rapids | Alder Pond Trail10km 218-327-2855 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailthrough aspen and coniferous forest MnSki Pass required
Grand Rapids | Amen Lake Trail7km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trail
13 miles north of Grand Rapids Skithrough hardwood forest with rolling hillsConnects to south end of Suomi Hills skitrails MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - Cowhorn Lake Unit126km 218-999-7923 (PB) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail with rollinghills through old growth aspen forest MNski pass required
Grand Rapids | Forest History Center10km 218-327-4482 (P B) Beginnerclassic ski trail through 1900s loggingcamp and virgin timber forest MN skipass required on one main trail
Grand Rapids | Golden AnniversaryState Forest - River Road Unit62km 218-999-7920 (P) Classic skigentle terrain through towering redpines MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Legion Trails35km 218-326-2500 (P) Intermediatetrail groomed for both classic and skateskiing 3 km lit MN ski pass required
Grand Rapids | Sugar Hills28km 218-326-1313 (P B) Intermediateto advanced trail groomed for bothclassic and skate skiing on hilly terrainthrough hardwood forest Thunder Peakprovides excellent panoramic views MN
ski pass requiredGrand Rapids | Suomi Hills35km 218-246-2123 (P B) Intermediateto expert classic groomed ski trailon rolling hills through the ChippewaNational Forest Connects with AmenLake Trail
Grand Rapids | Trout Lake Recreation Area10km 218-246-2123 (P B) Beginner tointermediate double track classic skitrail through the Chippewa NationalForest 3 miles from historic Joyce Estatea 6000-acre SNA with Adirondackbuildings
Grand Rapids | Wabana Trails
10km 218-327-2855 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trail windsthrough rolling hills MN ski pass required
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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NORTHEASTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Goodland | Big Ridge Trail95km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic ski trailwith rolling hills through hardwoodevergreens and young aspen Someexpert loops with steep hills MN ski passrequired
Hibbing | Carey Lake22km 218-362-5940 (P) Beginner to
advanced groomed trails with 10kmside-by-side classic and skate skiing withviews of the lake lowlands bogs and jack pine stands 38 km Black Forest loopis lit from 5-10 pm daily
Hinckley | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic ski trail Kettle Riverprovides views of changing iceformations throughout the winter MN skipass required
Hinckley | St Croix State Park17km 320-384-6591 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops for all skilllevels MN ski pass required
Hoyt Lakes | Bird Lake Trail16km 218-229-8800 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail over birch and aspenhills with views of Bird and Lillian LakesParking at Hoyt Lakes and Bird Lakealong Forest Hwy 11 Scenic Byway
Hoyt Lakes | Colby Lake Trail32km 218-225-2344 (P) Beautiful hillyterrain with birch and aspen forest andviews of Colby Lake Start at Birch CoveBeach parking lot
International Falls | Tilson Creek Ski Trail164km 218-753-2580 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails in theKoochiching State Forest MN ski passrequired
Isabella | Flathorn Gegoka Trail30km 218-626-4300 Beginner toadvanced groomed single trackedin the Superior National Forest Somepaths on old logging roads MN ski passrequired
Isle | Father Hennepin State Park4km 320-676-8763 (WH P B) Groomedfor classic ski Picnic shelter with fireplaceavailable MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River42km 218-387-1112 Beginner toadvanced trail with good views of LakeSuperior Cascade River and Deer YardLake Ski through birch pine and aspenon mostly double tracked Pisten Bully-groomed trails MN ski pass required
Lutsen | Cascade River State Park31km 218-387-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic single trackedgroomed weekly Heavily-forested trailsalong Cascade River and several littlecreeks The only place in Cook Countyto ski along Lake Superior Spot mooseand wolves down the river valley fromLookout Mountain Wood-heatedwarming house available MN ski passrequired
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains Nordic Trails27km 218-663-7281 (WH P B) Intermediate trails located around thedownhill slopes accessible by chairliftsNordic Center ticket allows you to ridethe lifts and then descend groomedtracked trails into the Poplar River valleyon classic and skate trails
Lutsen | Lutsen Mountains to Spruce Creek35km 218-663-7566 (P) Groomed forboth classic and skate ski with resortsalong the way Includes the Massie HallMeadows and Golf Course loops of theNorth Shore ski trails with connections toSugarbush and Cascade systems MN ski
pass required
McGregor | Remote Lake Trail81km 218-426-3271 (P) Classic ski trailwithin Savanna State Forest Connects toSavanna Portage State Park trails MN skipass required
McGregor | Savanna Portage State Park33km 218-426-3271 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic ski trailsover wooded rolling hills MN ski pass
requiredMoose Lake | Moose Lake State Park11km 218-460-7001 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic skitrail along scenic lake shore Windshelter available along trail MN ski passrequired
Mora | Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails15km 320-679-2629 (WH P B) Classicand skate ski beginner trails 5km litstarts and ends at Vasaloppet NordicSki Center which offers waxing roomshowers and sauna and is openthroughout the season
Mora | Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
25km 800-368-6672 (B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate trails with separate loops
Nashwauk | Stoney Ridge Trail8km 218-327-2855 (P B) Beginner andintermediate trails groomed for classicskiing Mostly flat with a few rolling hillsthrough woods MN ski pass required
North Branch | Wild River State Park48km 651-583-2125 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic ski trailalong St Croix River Heated trail centerhas rentals available The park holds anannual candlelight ski and bonfire MNski pass required
Orr | Ash River State Forest19km 218-753-6256 Intermediate toadvanced trail featuring many hills withchallenging sections through forest Notgroomed but minimally maintained bylocal users
Orr | Gheen Hill7km 218-753-2580 (P) Mostly beginnerwith some advanced trails throughaspen birch and pine stands Notgroomed
Miles of quiet ski trails on the North ShoreVisit Cook County photo
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
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From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Sandstone | Banning State Park17km 320-245-2668 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed ski trails alongthe Kettle River and historic SandstoneQuarry Follow the Quarry Loop tothe Hellrsquos Gate Rapids and bring yourcamera MN ski pass required
Schroeder | Temperance River State Park27km 218-663-7476 (P B) Ungroomed
trails park office closed in winter MN skipass not required
Side Lake | McCarthy Beach State Park95km 218-254-7979 (P) Intermediatescenic trails through old-growth pinesgroomed for classic ski MN ski passrequired
Silver Bay | Northwoods Ski Trail19km 218-226-4334 (P) Intermediategroomed single track classic trail throughflat woods Connects to TettegoucheState Park Trail head is on west edge ofSilver Bay with parking at Beaver Creek
Silver Bay | Tettegouche State Park25km 218-226-6365 (WH P B)
Intermediate to advanced classic trailswith many loops and good views of lakesand hills About 4km of skate ski trail Fourhistoric ski-in cabins at Mic Mac LakeTake a side trip to 70-foot High Falls onthe Baptism River Warming house is thelodge at Tettegouche Camp MN skipass required
Tofte | Sugarbush Trail System65km 888-61-NORTH (WH P B) Extensivetrail network for all skill levels Groomedfor both classic and skate skiing withspectacular views of Lake Superior Trailheads at Britton Peak and Moose Fenceon the western side Ski-through fromOnion River RoadOberg Mountain trailsand trailhead on the eastern edge5km connector hooks up with SuperiorNational Golf Course Nordic Center trailsClubhouse trailhead offers ski rentalsTrails maintained by Sugarbush TrailAssociation check online for updatedgrooming info MN ski pass required
Togo | Thistledew Trail18km 218-743-3694 (P) Mostly experttrails for classic skiing only on a beautifuland remote trail in the GeorgeWashington State Forest MN ski passrequired
ski trail guide NORTHEASTERN TRAILS
Immerse yourself in Duluthrsquos Great Outdoors and Panoramic Views
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our area has to offer Experience All
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Tower | Howard Wagoner Trail10km 218 753-4070 (P) Beginner trailsgroomed for classic ski only View bigNorway pines deer and wolves Skierscan start in city of Tower at Civic CenterMN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Gooseberry Falls State Park19km 218-834-3855 (WH P B) Groomedclassic ski trail with many loops on
gradual hills and unique views of frozenwaterfalls Ski over the bridge at FifthFalls MN ski pass required
Two Harbors | Split Rock LighthouseState Park13km 218-595-7625 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed skate ski trailswith good views of Lake Superior andSplit Rock River Valley Trails are sharedwith fat bikes and snowshoers Heatedtrail center with bathrooms is open yearround and offers snowshoe rentals MNski pass required
Two Harbors | Erkki Harju Trail105km 218-834-1430 (P) Intermediate
groomed classic and skate trail throughscenic city forest 3km lit until 10 pm dailyMN ski pass required
Virginia | Big Aspen Recreation Area33km 218-229-8800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trail with shelters and abeautiful overlook on old logging roadsand abandoned railroad grades of theVirginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Co
Virginia | Lookout Mountain Trail24km 218-229-8800 (P B) Classic usergroomed trails run along the LaurentianDivide on the crest of low rocky hillsdividing the Red River and Rainy Riverbasins from the Minnesota River andLake Superior basins Skiers can enjoyseveral scenic overlooks
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Country Inn Walker442 Walker Bay Blvd
218-547-1400wwwWalkerCountryInncom
Leech Lake Chamber205 Minnesota Ave West
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Northwest Ski RegionOffers Variety
From the edge of Lake of the Woods to theHeadwaters of the Mississippi from the
hardwood forests of Maplewood State Parkto the jail trail of St Cloud northwestern
Minnesota offers the widest variety of crosscountry ski trails in the state
There are several winter ski resorts and
lodging outlets with ski packages that include meals and a hot sauna
Aitkin | No Achen Trail101km 218-927-7364 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skatetrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Alexandria | Spruce Hill Park64km 320-762-2966 (P B) 97 acrepark with gentle wooded hills throughtamarack MN ski pass required
Argyle | Old Mill State Park6km 218-437-8174 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails withthree scenic bridges over Middle River
Sledding hill shelter with fireplace MN skipass required
Battle Lake | Glendalough State Park11km 218-864-0110 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic trails on rollinghills over prairie and through northernhardwoods that pass several lakesWeekend shelter with fireplace historiclodge rental camper cabins Ski andsnowshoe rentals MN ski pass required
Baudette | Franz Jevne State Park56km 218-783-6252 (P B) Groomedtrails unique rock outcrop near RainyRiver Secluded and peaceful MN skipass required
Bemidji | Buena Vista Ski Trail25km 218-243-2231 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced loops throughwoods Family resort since 1949 withdownhill skiing snowboarding tubingsleigh rides replica logging village largelodge kitchen and shops Home of theMinnesota Finlandia and Snowjournraces Also downhill skiing MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | CV Hobson Forest Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginnergroomed for classic Red and white pineand tamarack bog along Lake Lyra MNski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Bemidji | High School Trail7km 218-759-0164 (P) Easy beginnertrail groomed classic and skate MN skipass required
Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
Crosby | Wolf Lake Ski Trail13km 218-824-1115 (P) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic withchallenging hills through hardwood forestand mature pine Shelter along trailmaps at intersections
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Country Inn Walker442 Walker Bay Blvd
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Deerwood | Larson Lake Ski Trails15km 218-824-1115 Beginner skate andclassic with some advanced loopsrolling hills wooded area with oak treesred and white pines wetlands andtamarack bogs in the Lansin R HamiltonMemorial Forest Passes by Larson andDogfish Lakes
Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Email embracingpinesyahoocom
218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026
ski trail guide NORTHWESTERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Kayrsquos Kitchen303 College Ave N St Josephwwwkayskitchenus(320) 557-0030
Heaven and Earth Essentials605 S Main St Sauk Centrewwwheavenandearthessentialscom(320) 828-2774
St Joseph Meat Market26 NW 1st Ave St Joseph
wwwstjosephmeatmarketcom(320) 363-4913
Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery 431 Railroad Ave Albany
wwwlakewobegontrailgallerycom(320) 845-4100
Lake Wobegon Trail Cafeacute541 Main St Holdingford
wwwlwtrailsidecafecom(320) 746-2155
Cornerstone Buffet223 Kraft Dr SE Melrosewwwcornerstonebuffetrestaurantcom
(320) 249-2498
Joel Schneider Auto Service701 Railroad Ave Albany
Auto Cycle and Snowmobile service(320) 845-4856
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The Outpost Mercantile615 6th St Sauk Centrewwwtheoutpostmercantilecom(320) 351-7678
Lisarsquos on Main409 E Main St MelroseBest Lunches and Lattes in town
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Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
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Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
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Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Bemidji | Lake Bemidji State Park176km 218-318-2300 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced four loops groomeddouble classic near Lake BemidjiWarming shelter during office hoursannual candlelight ski 28 miles of skateski within 5 miles of park MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Montebello Trail45km 218-759-0164 (WH P B) Beginnergentle course in the city of Bemidji with2km of lighted trail Close to hotels andrestaurants MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Movil Maze Trail14km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced classic and skate Steepand rolling hills through black sprucebog red pines and hardwoods Usedby local racers to train MN ski passrequired
Bemidji | Three Island Park28km 218-759-0164 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatewith beautiful views of Three Island Lakeand Turtle River MN ski pass required
Bemidji | Fern Lake Trail35km 218-759-0164 (P B) Intermediateto advanced groomed classic ski trailMN ski pass required
Brainerd | Crow Wing State Park96km 218-825-3075 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed trails throughwoods along Mississippi River with town ofCrow Wing historic site and historic RedRiver Oxcart Trail MN ski pass required
Brainerd | French Rapids16km 218-825-0410 (P) Expert onlyWell-groomed and challenging trailsin glaciated area with great viewsof Mississippi River Valley MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Northland Arboretum20km 218-829-8770 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate skiwith nearly 5 km lighted trail MN ski passrequired
Brainerd | Pine Beach Trail40km 218-825-0410 (WH P B) Mostlybeginner to intermediate with someadvanced loops Varied terrainthrough pine and hardwood forestaround several scenic lakes Trail linksKavanaughrsquos and Cragunrsquos resorts Skirentals at Cragunrsquos MN ski pass required
Callaway | Maplelag Resort64km 218-375-4466 (WH P B) All levelsmany well-groomed loops throughmaple forest with rolling hills Mostlyclassic with some skate ski Privatelyowned cross-country ski resort withlessons and rentals Sauna and hot tub
Carlos | Lake Carlos State Park95km 320-852-7200 (WH P B) Intermediate groomed classic onlyrolling terrain through tamarack bogmarshes woodland ponds and lakes MNski pass required
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Detroit Lakes | Detroit Mountain7km 218-844-SNOW (PB WH) Ski trailsranging from skate and classic to classiconly Beginner to advanced No MN SkiPass currently required See website fordetails
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Detroit Lakes | East Frazee Ski Trails16km 218-847-9202 (P) Mostly beginnerwith loops for all levels groomed single- track through pines lakeshore forest andmeadows
Detroit Lakes | Mountain View Recreation Area
5k 218-846-2612 (P) All levels bothclassic and skate skiing on wideregularly-groomed trails throughhardwood forest
Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
Hackensack | Hiram Ski Trail8km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced inside Foot Hills State ForestMN ski pass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
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Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Detroit Lakes | Pickerel Lake9km 218-846-8363 (P) Narrow singletrack trails through hardwood forestsGroomed occasionally
Detroit Lakes | Pine Lake12km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginner tointermediate generally even terrain witha few short hills Occasionally groomedplus 20 miles of ungroomed trailsLocated in the Tamarac National WildlifeRefuge MN ski pass required
Detroit Lakes | Dunton Locks61km 218-847-9202 (P B) Beginnerwith some hills west of Detroit Lakesgroomed classic all levels
Fergus Falls | Spidahl Skigaard24km 218-736-5097 (WH P B) All levelsGroomed classic and skate through 340acres of hardwoods and prairie nearMaplewood State Park Privately ownedFee applies Ski and snowshoe rentals
Glyndon | Buffalo River State Park96km 218-498-2124 (WH P B) Beginnertrails through remnant prairie andhardwood forest MN ski pass required
Hackensack | Deep Portage18km 218-947-3338 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced trails through rolling hills6km groomed for skate ski Located inthe Deep Portage Conservation ReserveInterpretive Center open all week MN skipass required
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
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Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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Kensington | Andes Tower Hills Ski Area15km 320-965-2455 (WH P B) All levelsof classic and skate through forest andaround lakes Adjacent to downhillski area with 15km lit trail Ski rentalsavailable
Lake Bronson | Lake Bronson State Park112km 218-754-2200 (WH P B) Beginner trails groomed classic withno hills along Lake Bronson Heatedshelter with restrooms Snowshoe rentalsavailable MN ski pass required
Little Falls | Crane Meadows NationalWildlife Refuge56km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginnertrail groomed with two parallel trackswith gentle hills Trail follows Platte Riverskirts around several wetlands windsthrough mixed hardwoods crosses fieldsrestored with prairie grasses Waterfowlobservation deck along trail overlookingSkunk Lake
Little Falls | Charles A Lindbergh StatePark5km 320-616-4959 (P B) Beginner to
intermediate Not groomed but usertracked No ski pass required
Longville | Goose Lake Recreation Area16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails through woods overgently rolling hills and around wetlandsMN ski pass required
Milaca | Milaca Trails8km 320-983-5729 (P) City of Milacatrails are groomed single track
Nisswa | Grand View Lodge20 km 800-432-3788 (WH P B) All levelsover three loops well groomed forclassic and skate through 360 acresof pines prairie and wetland Lodgingavailable with pool hot tub and spaRentals and changing rooms on site
Onamia | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park32km 320-532-3523 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced several loops throughwooded terrain Ski rentals available MNski pass required
Outing | Washburn Lake Solitude Area11km 218-947-3338 (P) Beginner toadvanced trail in the Land OrsquoLakes StateForest with a trail shelter
Palisade | Long Lake Conservation Center72km 800-450-5522 (P) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic skitrails through rustic forest MN ski passrequired
Park Rapids | Itasca State Park45km 218-699-7251 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed with many loopsSki to the headwaters of the MississippiRiver amongst towering white pineson easy rolling hills Visitor center withfireplace is open year round MississippiHeadwaters Hostel is inside the park MNski pass required
Park Rapids | Soaring Eagle Trail10km 218-732-4111 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails that wind through avaried forest ranging from baby aspen tomature balsam and pine with rolling hillsSkate and classic MN ski pass required
Pelican Rapids | Maplewood State Park20km 218-863-8383 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced four loopsof classic ski through hardwood forestover hills and around many lakes Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Pine River | Cutlake Trail16km 218-947-3338 (P B) Beginner toadvanced skiing
Rice | Mississippi River County Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) All beginnertrails groomed for classic skiing rightalong the Mississippi River
Roseau | Hayes Lake State Park96km 218-425-7504 (P B) Groomedbeginner trails along Hayes Lake andNorth Fork Roseau River Snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR Minnesota NordicSki Association Skinnyski amp Individual Trails
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
Winter Wonderland at Jay C Hormel Nature Center in Austin MN Austin Daily Herald photo
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
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Saint Augusta | Warner Lake Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic throughwoods with some challenging hills41-acre site surrounding Warner Lake
Saint Cloud | Graystone Trails17km 320-255-6172 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate with a few challenginghills Many loops through scenic
woods pastures and apple orchardsMaintained by the Nordic Ski Club ofCentral Minnesota MN Ski Pass required
Saint Cloud | Riverside Park5km 320-650-3053 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails with flat to rollinghills along the Mississippi River neardowntown St Cloud
Saint Joseph | Kraemer Lake-WildwoodCounty Park6km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner toadvanced Six classic ski loops that windthrough a wooded setting MN ski passrequired
Sauk Centre | High School Trail
225km 320-352-5201(P) Groomedclassic and skate ski trails next to theSauk River Rated easy to moderate withcut-offs to avoid the few large hills
Thief River Falls | Golf Course Trail12km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic trail on the frozenThief River from Red Robe Park to the golfcourse Monthly moonlight ski event
Thief River Falls | Greenwood Trails16km 218-686-9785 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting along the RedLake River
Wadena | Blackrsquos Grove9km 218-632-7704 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic ski trails that windthrough a wooded setting
Waite Park | Quarry Park amp Nature Preserve63km 320-255-6172 (P B) Beginner tointermediate with a skating loop andclassic loops Ski past granite quarriesand rock piles on lighted trails 323-acreState Scientific and Natural Area withinpark with additional 5km of ungroomedrustic trail shared by snowshoers andskiers Quarry Park parking pass required
Walker | Shingobee Recreation Area23km 218-947-3338 (P B ) Beginnerto expert trails on the slopes of theShingobee River Valley Groomed forclassic and skate skiing MN Ski Passrequired
Waubun | Rainbow Resort Trails23km 218-734-2241(P B) Beginner tointermediate trails on Little Bemidji Lakegroomed for classic and skate skiing Daypasses and ski rentals available
Williams | Zippel Bay State Park176km 218-783-6252 (P B) 144kmgroomed trail ranging from beginner tointermediate near Lake of the WoodsCatch glimpses of timber wolves anddeer MN ski pass required
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
Camper Cabins on 20km of ski trails atMaplewood State Park Jan Lasar photo
NORTHWESTERN TRAILS ski trail guideKey WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
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Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
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Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
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METRO TRAILS ski trail guide
Metro Ski RegionThe many communities that make up the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St
Paul provide an extensive network ofwell-groomed cross-country ski trails
Many regional parks make snow and offer skiing whether it actually snows or notTwin City area ski clubs meet regularly
for fun training and competition
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Afton | Afton State Park29km 651-436-5391 (WH P B) A varietyof groomed classic loops featuring 2miles of easy trails and13 miles of trailsrated intermediate to advanced Trailsoverlook the StCroix River near AftonAlps Ski Resort and have trail sheltersHeated visitors center has parking andbathrooms The park also has snowshoetrails and holds an annual candlelight skiMN ski pass required
Bloomington | Hyland Lake Park Reserve15km 763-694-7687 (WH P B) Beginnerto expert groomed classic and skatetrails over rolling hills and prairie 9km
lighted trail 5k man-made snow SkiChalet serves as a warming house andoffers ski rentals Three Rivers Park Districtski pass required
Burnsville | Terrace Oaks Park109km 952-895-4500 (WHP B) Beginnerto expert Groomed classic ski trailsalong lakes and ponds through hills andwoods Chalet available
Elk River | Woodland Trails15km 763-635-1150 (PB) Beginner toadvanced groomed skate and classicski trails with many loops Maintainedby Elk River Nordic Ski Club MN Ski Passrequired
Elk River | Otsego County Park25km 763-682-7693 (P B) Classicskatetrails through hardwood forest and prairie
restoration area adjacent to MississippiRiver MN Ski Pass required
Farmington | Whitetail Woods Regional Park10km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Intermediate trails around EmpireLake Connects with Lone Rock Trail inRosemount Camper cabins and firerings available Dakota County ski passrequired
Hanover | Crow-Hassan Park Reserve45km 763-694-7860 (P B) Ungroomedtrails through restored prairie Usertracked
Hastings | Spring Lake Park Reserve82km 952-891-7000 (WHP B) Beginner
to advanced groomed classic (56km)and skate (16km) ski trails Schaarrsquos Bluffoffers views of the Mississippi River ValleyDakota County ski pass required
Hastings | St Croix Bluffs Regional Park105km 651-430-8240 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic ski trailson the wild and scenic St Croix River18km skate loop MN ski pass required
Lino Lakes | Chomonix Golf Club10km 651-482-8484 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on flat terrain Rentskis at Chomonix Golf Course club houseMN ski pass required
Cokato | Collinwood Regional Park8km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic trail on open fields withsome wooded areas
Coon Rapids | Bunker Hills Regional Park20km 763-757-3920 (WH P B) Intermediate trail loops on flat toslightly hilly terrain Rental skis availableat Bunker Hills Campground VisitorsCenter Warm up inside the Bunker HillsActivity Center MN ski pass required
Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids DamRegional Park10km 763-757-4700 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate trails on relatively flatterrain along Mississippi River Rentalsavailable at Coon Rapids Dam VisitorCenter MN ski pass required
Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Ravine
Regional Park8k 651-430-8370 (P B) Intermediate toadvanced trails with some steep slopesand heavily-wooded ravines 45 kmskate ski loop MN ski pass required
Eagan | Lebanon Hills Regional Park20km 952-891-7000 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced trails groomed for classicand skate ski Trails wind through the hillywooded countryside and around sceniclakes and ponds Dakota County ski passrequired
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
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Jordan | Minnesota Valley StateRecreation Area8km 651-259-5774 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic ski trails throughwetlands floodplain forest and oaksavanna MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Lake Elmo Park Reserve20km 651-430-8370 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic and
skate trails on gently-rolling hills offeringa variety of experiences and challenges87k lighted MN ski pass required
Lake Elmo | Sunfish Lake Park131km 651-747-3900 (P) All skill levelsCamel Back provides some fun hills butOak Run is particularly exciting MorganLane offers beautiful view of a pond froma birch-lined ridge
Lakeville | Ritter Farm Park Ski Trail10km 952-985-4600 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic andskate ski with hills through the woods MNski pass required
Maple Grove | Elm Creek Park Reserve
18km 763-694-7894 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic and skatetrails Some of the best ski trails in themetro area with fantastic night skiing onlighted trails and a 25 km loop with man- made snow Elm Creek Chalet offers skirentals snack bar and woodstove ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Maple Lake | Robert Ney Regional Park56km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediategroomed classic and skate trails oversmall hills and flat areas Nature Centeroffers rentals weekends January-MarchMoonlight ski events MN Ski Pass required
Maple Plain | Baker Park Reserve
145km 763-694-7860 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomed classicand skate trails through woods andmeadows Ski rentals warming houseand snack bar at chalet Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - East6km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic ski trail throughmature woods MN ski pass required
Maplewood | Battle Creek RegionalPark - West98km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced classic and skate ski trail 4km lit trail MN ski pass required
Marine | Big Marine Park Reserve25k 651-430-8370 (P B) Easy beginnerloop along Big Marine Lake Classic onlyMN ski pass required
Marine on St Croix | William OrsquoBrienState Park19km 651-433-0500 (WH P B) Multi-trailsystem for all skill levels of classic andskate skiers with views of St Croix RiverWetland Trail for beginners and PrairieOverlook for the more advanced Heatedtrail center has a wood stove Annualcandlelight ski MN ski pass required
Minneapolis | Columbia Golf Course5km 612-789-2627 (P B) Groomedclassic trails on rolling golf course hills MNski pass required
Minneapolis | Hiawatha Golf Course3km 612-724-7715 (WH P B) (P B)Groomed classic and skate trails onrolling golf course hills MN ski passrequired
Minneapolis | Theodore Wirth Regional Park25km 612-522-4584 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic and skate skitrails 3km lighted trails One of the largestvenues with snow-making capabilities inthe Twin Cities features some incredible hillson the north while the south side is primarilyflat Connects to Brownie and Cedar LakesLake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun Skirentals available MN ski pass required
Minnetonka | Glen Lake Golf Center24km 763-694-7824 (WH P B) Groomed classic and skate trails throughrolling golf course hills Rentals andconcessions available at the clubhouseThree Rivers Park District ski pass required
Monticello | Bertram Chain of LakesRegional Park
35km 763-682-7693 (P) Great beginnertrail through pines next to the MississippiRiver Groomed classic ski only MN skipass required
Monticello | Harry Larson County Forest32km 763-682-7693 (P) Intermediateclassic ski only Close to Lake Maria StatePark MN ski pass required
Monticello | Lake Maria State Park224km 763-878-2325 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through rolling terrain woodedareas old-growth forest areas and pastlakes and ponds MN ski pass required
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Plymouth | Eagle Lake Regional Park9km 763-694-7695 (P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic and skatetrails through woods and meadows ThreeRivers Park District ski pass required
Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
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Plymouth | French Regional Park8km 763-694-7750 (WH P B) Variety ofterrains from beginner to advancedGroomed classic and skate trails over
rolling hills Lighted trails attract manyafter-work skiers Rentals and concessionsavailable at visitor center Three RiversPark District ski pass required
Plymouth | Luce Line State Trail11km 952-826-6769 (P) Beginner trailthrough maple and basswood forest
Prior Lake | Cleary Lake Regional Park165km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails Visitor center with ski rentalsvending machine and fireplace 45 kmlighted daily until 10 pm Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Ramsey | Rum River Central Regional Park
8km 763-757-3920 Mostly flat trail loopsMN ski pass required
Rosemount | Rock Trail18km 651-423-2455 (P B) Intermediatetrails groomed for both classic andskate ski on gently-rolling terrain throughwoods agricultural land and twowetlands in UMore Park MN ski passrequired
Saint Paul | Fort Snelling State Park19km 612-279-3550 (WH P B) The parkoffers flat classical trails Most populartrail is the Pike Island Loop It offers viewsof the confluence of the Mississippi andMinnesota Rivers Visitor center opendaily 8 am to 4 pm MN ski pass required
Saint Paul | Phalen Regional Park10km 651-266-6400 (P) Intermediate trails
open and fairly flat Equipment rentalsSavage | Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve15km 763-694-7777 (WH P B) Some ofthe most exciting and challenging trailsin the metro Groomed classic and skatetrails Snacks rentals and wax availableat trail head building Three Rivers ParkDistrict ski pass required
Shoreview | SnailGrass Lakes3km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced trails through woods andmarshland classic ski only MN ski passrequired
South Haven | Stanley Eddy Regional Park12km 763-682-7693 (P) Advanced
classic ski only MN ski pass requiredStillwater | Gateway State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P) Beginner tointermediate trail through urban areasNot a loop MN Ski Pass required
Stillwater | Pine Point Regional Park7km 651-430-8370 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trails groomed for classic skionly This small park near the end of theGateway Trail has beautiful scenery withtrails winding through large pines small lakesand picturesque farms MN ski pass required
Vadnais Heights | VadnaisSucker Lakes73km 651-748-2500 (P) Beginner toadvanced classic only trail on moderatehills through woods MN ski pass required
Victoria | Carver Park Reserve18km 763-694-7650 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic andskate trails through hardwood forests andmarshlands Lowry Nature Center offers
a warming place and has ski rentals onweekends Three Rivers Park District skipass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek Nature Preserve45km 651-430-8800 (P B) Beginner classictrails on moderate hills MN ski pass required
Stillwater | Brownrsquos Creek State Trail95km 651-772-7937 (P B) This formerrailroad grade rises gently out of the StCroix River Valley Connects downtownStillwater to the Gateway State Trail MNski pass required
White Bear Lake | Tamarack Nature Center8km 651-748-2500 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate classic-only trails through
prairie woodland and marsh Ski rentalsavailable 1Km practice loop MN skipass required
Zimmerman | Sand Dunes State Forest -Ann Lake Trail8km 763-878-2325 (P) Beginner tointermediate classic only rolling trails withsome challenging hills Ski trail adoptedand maintained by Backcountry TrailPatrol MN ski pass required
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
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Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
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Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
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Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
spectacular BEAUTYremarkable ARTS AND CULTURE
outdoor ADVENTURE
WINTER THERAPYA glorious trail
Inspiring art
Best latteacute ever
One spirit renewed
visitwinonacom bull 8006574972
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Snowshoes
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YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
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Little Falls MN 56345
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26 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
Southern MN Ski Trails Southern Minnesota has a wide variety ofstate parks forests and recreational trailsthat offer ne cross country skiing Manyrivers provide high vistas and abundant
wildlife to view The southern half ofMinnesota offers rolling bluff country in the
east and wide-open prairies in the west withregions of old-growth forest in between
35455 State Highway 16Lanesboro MN 55949
507-467-2598 bull wwweagle-cliffcom
We Rent Tubes Canoes amp Kayaks
Wersquoll Drop You Off
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Outdoor fun for everyone
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Albert Lea | Myre-Big Island State Park8km 507-379-3403 (WHP B) Beginner tointermediate trails along Albert Lea Lakeand on Big Island 8km groomed classicMN ski pass required
Altura | Whitewater State Park95km 507-932-3007 (WH P B) Beginnertrails along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Austin | Jay C Hormel Nature Center15km 507-437-7519 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate classic and skate trailsthrough woods and prairie Interpretivebuilding with displays MN ski passrequired
Currie | Fort Ridgely State Park8km 507-426-7840 (WH P B) Beginner tointermediate groomed classic througha variety of terrain Sledding hill MN skipass required
Faribault | River Bend Nature Center8km 507-332-7151 (WH P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed classic through flatprairie and woods with some challenginghills MN ski pass required
Frontenac | Frontenac State Park9km 651-345-3401 (WH P B) All levelsgroomed classic with overlooks of LakePepin MN ski pass required
Granite Falls | Upper Sioux Agency State Park32km 320-564-4777 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic Areahas sledding hill and historic Upper SiouxAgency site MN ski pass required
Houston | Richard Dorer State Forest -Oak Ridge Unit - Wet Bark Trail17km 507-724-2107 (P) Intermediate trailover hilltop fields and scenic overlookswith shelters along trail MN ski passrequired
Kellogg | Richard Dorer State Forest -Snake Creek Unit8km 507-206-2847 (P) Intermediateto advanced remote trails throughbeautiful forest and over creeks MN ski
pass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Brightsdale Unit8km 507-467-2437 (P B) All levels withtrails through woods along the Root Riverwith some open spaces near Eagle BluffEnvironmental Learning Center MN skipass required
Lanesboro | Richard Dorer State Forest -Isinours Unit5km 507-285-7176 (P B) Groomedclassic only MN ski pass required
Lanesboro | Root River State Trail67km 507-467-2696 (P B) Beginner tointermediate trail offering views of tallbluffs and abundant wildlife 40km trackset between Fountain and Preston therest is groomed flat MN ski pass required
Le Roy | Lake Louise State Park48km 507-352-5111 (P B) Beginner tointermediate sporadically groomed bylocal ski club Scenic views of Lake Louiseand various streams MN ski pass required
Lynd | Camden State Park102km 507-865-4530 (WH P B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic with22km skate through maple andbasswood forest MN ski pass required
Mankato | Minneopa State Park64km 507-389-5464 (P B) Beginner trailthrough oak savanna past the TwinWaterfalls and Seppman Windmill withoverlooks of Minnesota River MN ski passrequired
Mankato | Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail624km 507-362-4438 (P B) Beginnertrail through a rolling wooded ravine toprairie Trailhead at Lime Valley Road
near Mankato MN ski pass required
Winter Wonderland at Jay C Hormel Nature Center in Austin MN Austin Daily Herald photo
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Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom SOUTHERN TRAILS ski trail guide
Come in out of thecold soak in the hot
tub or swim in the poolParty Rentals amp pool passes
available all year long
Over 162 maintained miles of snowmobile
trails in Watonwan County
St James Area Chamber of Commerce amp Convention amp Visitors Bureau516 1st Avenue South St James MN 56081 888-859-0813
Disc Golf a sport forall seasons
Join us for Winter Disc Golf inSt James Itrsquos Free Itrsquos Fun
Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
WELCOMES
YOU TO
SOUTHWEST
MINNESOTA
PEPSI BOTTLING COPIPESTONE MN
Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
spectacular BEAUTYremarkable ARTS AND CULTURE
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WINTER THERAPYA glorious trail
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wwwscscbiketourcom
June 25-30
A Victorian Bed amp Breakfast Four Uniquely Decorated Rooms
2 Blocks from the Wobegon Trail
Call us today 320-491-1072
wwwTheEnchantedInnMNcom
605 Main Street South
Sauk Centre
VISIT OUR FABULOUS GIFT SHOP
- IndoorOutdoor Bike Storage- MassageSaunaWhirlpool
$80 DoubleOccupancy
SingleOccupancy
$ 45
Wersquore all about the snowwwwmntrailscom
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3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
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INVITING INDOOR POOL
UPDATED GUESTROOMS
ADVENTURE AWAITS AT
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[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
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Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 27
Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom SOUTHERN TRAILS ski trail guide
Come in out of thecold soak in the hot
tub or swim in the poolParty Rentals amp pool passes
available all year long
Over 162 maintained miles of snowmobile
trails in Watonwan County
St James Area Chamber of Commerce amp Convention amp Visitors Bureau516 1st Avenue South St James MN 56081 888-859-0813
Disc Golf a sport forall seasons
Join us for Winter Disc Golf inSt James Itrsquos Free Itrsquos Fun
Nerstrand | Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park96km 507-333-4840 (WHP B) Beginnerto advanced groomed classic trails Skideep into the woods to find Hidden FallsMN ski pass required
New London | Sibley State Park13km 320-354-2055 (WH P B) Intermediate to advanced with hills
and curves Ski to the top of Mt Tom forthe best view of the countryside 16kmgroomed double tracked classic 4kmskate ski trails MN ski pass required
New Ulm | Flandrau State Park97km 507-233-9800 (WH P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic flattrails on the bottom of the valley withmore challenging routes on the oak- shaded bluffs with several overlooks ofCottonwood River Ski and snowshoerentals available MN ski pass required
Owatonna | Kaplanrsquos Woods13km 507-444-4321 (P B) Intermediateravine terrain provides challenging hillsthrough hardwood forest near a lake
and river Wide trails suitable for skateski and tracked for classic when snowis sufficient with 3km lit trail MN ski passrequired
Owatonna | Rice Lake State Park4km 507-455-5871 (WHP B) Beginnergroomed classic with several loopsthrough woods and along a lake MN skipass required
Plainview | Carley State Park32km 507-932-3007 (P B) Intermediatetrail along the Whitewater River MN skipass required
Preston | ForestvilleMystery Cave State Park16km 507-352-5111 (WHP B) Beginner
to intermediate groomed classic withrolling terrain a protected valley andoverlook near the Root River Valley MNski pass required
Preston | Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail29km 507-886-2200 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed with somechallenging hills through a wooded areaand farmland Connects communitiesof Harmony and Preston MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Cannon Valley Trail32km 651-385-5934 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic andskate Trail offers views of overhanging
cliffs and stunning scenery Connectscommunities of Cannon Falls Welch andRed Wing MN ski pass required
Red Wing | Mississippi National Ski Trails15km 651-385-5934 (P B) Beginner toadvanced groomed for classic andskate 8km classic loop through woodedterrain offers extensive views of MississippiRiver considered one of the mostspectacular in the state MN ski passrequired
Red Wing | Richard Dorer State Forest -Hay Creek Unit96km 507-206-2847 (P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic only MN
ski pass required
Flandrau State Parkrsquos ofce a historic WPA buildingCarolyn Marti Smith photo
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28 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
WELCOMES
YOU TO
SOUTHWEST
MINNESOTA
PEPSI BOTTLING COPIPESTONE MN
Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
spectacular BEAUTYremarkable ARTS AND CULTURE
outdoor ADVENTURE
WINTER THERAPYA glorious trail
Inspiring art
Best latteacute ever
One spirit renewed
visitwinonacom bull 8006574972
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BusinessDirectory
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Northwestern MN
Metropolitan MN
Southern MN
Duluth
Metro
Region
St Cloud
Bemidji
Mankato
Northeast
Region
Northwest
Region
Southern
Region
90
9035
61
35
2
2
94
71
71
Minnesota TrailsDirectory Regions
Online amp In Print$250annually bull
Call Jan 320-266-5132
FREEWHEEL BIKE EDEN PRAIRIE12910 Plaza Drive Eden Prairie 952-377-2230wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL BIKE WEST BANK 612-339-22191812 S 6th Street Minneapolis
wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL MIDTOWNBIKE CENTER 612-238-4447
2834 10th Ave So Minneapolis on Midtown Greenwaywwwfreewheelbikecentercom
GATEWAY CYCLE 651-777-01886028 Hwy 36 Blvd N Oakdalewwwgatewaycyclecom
HOIGAARDrsquoS 952-929-13515425 Excelsior Blvd St Louis Park wwwhoigaardscom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES PRIOR LAKE16731 Hwy 13 S Prior Lake 952-447-2453wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES CHASKA700 N Chestnut Street Chaska 952-361-6550wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
PIONEER CYCLE 763-755-887112741 Central Ave NE Blainewwwpioneercyclecom
RAMSEY BICYCLE 763-323-66666825 Hwy 10 NW Ramseywwwramseybicyclescom
STRAUSS SKATES AND BICYCLES1751 Cope Avenue E Maplewood 651-770-1344wwwstraussskatesandbicyclescom
TONKA CYCLE AND SKI 952-938-833616 Shady Oak Road S Hopkinswwwtonkacycleandskicom
TRAILHEAD CYCLINGamp FITNESS 763-712-0312
11350 Aquila Drive Suite 505 Champlinwwwtrailheadcyclingandftnesscom
VALLEY BIKE amp SKI 800-780-15157707 149th Street W Apple Valley 952-43-BIKESwwwvalleybikeandskicom
CARLTON BIKE RENTAL 218-384-4696100 Chestnut Ave Carltonwwwcarltonbikerentalcom
BIKE SHOPS CENTRAL LAKES CYCLE 218-739-5651
2010 Hwy 210 E Fergus Fallswwwcentrallakescyclecom
CROW WING CYCLEWORKS 218-568-529933754 Charles Avenue Jenkinswwwcrowwingcycleworkscom
CYCLE PATH AND PADDLE 218-545-4545115 3rd Avenue SW Crosbywwwcyclepathpaddlecom
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE amp SPORT415 Washington Street Brainerd 218-829-5516wwweasyridersbikescom
FITZHARRIS BIKE amp SPORT 320-251-2844105 7th Avenue S St Cloudwwwftzharrismncom
ITASCA SPORTS INC 218-266-2150Main Park Drive Itasca State Park wwwitascasportscom
ITASCA TRAIL SPORTS 218-326-1716316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapidswwwitascatrailsportsnet
JAKErsquoS BIKES ALEXANDRIA 320-219-7433611 3rd Avenue E Alexandriawwwjakesbikescom
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-732-5971501 East 1st Street Park Rapidse-mail northerncyclecharternet
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-751-(BIKE)117 3rd Street NW Bemidji 2453e-mail northerncyclecharternet
REVOLUTION CYCLE AND SKI 320-251-2453160 29th Avenue South St Cloudwwwrevolutioncycleandskicom
TOURIGHT BICYCLE SHOP 320-639-2453124 2nd Street NE Little Fallswwwtourightbicycleshopcom
TRAILBLAZER BIKES BAXTER 218-829-854214843 Edgewood Drive Baxter
wwwtrailblazerbikesmncom
OUTDOOR MOTION 320-587-2453141 Main Street South Hutchinsonwwwoutdoormotionbikescom
BEHIND BARS BICYCLE SHOP 612-436-0255208 13th Ave NE Minneapoliswwwbehind-barscom
BIKE KING 651-457-77666489 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heightswwwbike-kingcom
BOKOO BIKES amp PADDLE SPORTS550 Lake Drive Chanhassen 952-934-6468wwwbokoobikescom
CARS BIKE SHOP 763-784-6966
2661 Co Road I amp Old Hwy 10 Mounds ViewwwwCarsBikeShopcom
A quick and easy reference for planning your adventure
INFORMATION BEMIDJI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 Bemidji Ave Bemidji 218-444-3541
wwwbemidjiorg
CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL ASSOCIATION324 Broadway Alexandria 320-763-0102 wwwcentrallakestrailcom
FERGUS FALLS CVB 218-332-5425112 Washington Ave W Fergus Fallswwwvisitfergusfallscom
NEVIS CIVIC amp COMMERCEPO Box 268 Neviswwwnevischambercom
VISIT BRAINERD 800-450-724714084 Baxter Drive STE 12 Brainerdwwwvisitbrainerdcom
VISIT WINONA 507-452-0735160 Johnson Street Winonawwwvisitwinonacom
wwwscscbiketourcom
June 25-30
A Victorian Bed amp Breakfast Four Uniquely Decorated Rooms
2 Blocks from the Wobegon Trail
Call us today 320-491-1072
wwwTheEnchantedInnMNcom
605 Main Street South
Sauk Centre
VISIT OUR FABULOUS GIFT SHOP
- IndoorOutdoor Bike Storage- MassageSaunaWhirlpool
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$ 45
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BampBs
EMBRACING PINES BampB 218-224-351932287 Mississippi Road Walker 218-731-5026wwwembracingpinescom
ENCHANTED INN BampB 320-491-1072605 S Main Street Sauk Centrewwwtheenchantedinnmncom
GREAT RIVER INN 320-414-0281724 Second Street Southeast Little Fallswwwgreatriverinncom
HEARTLAND TRAIL BampB 218-732-325220220 Friar Road Park Rapidswwwheartlandbbcom
LEECH LAKE BampB 218-547-2231
11058 Steamboat Loop Walkerwwwleechlakebbcom
PILLAR INN BampB 320-685-3828419 Main Street Cold Springwwwthepillarinncom
WALLER HOUSE INN 320-632-2836310 3rd St SE Little Fallswwwwallerhouseinncom
COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST
5 miles from Taylors Falls 651-257-4773 wwwcountrybedandbreakfastus
GREEN HERON BampB 218-999-5795
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapidswwwgreenheronbandbcom
MORNING GLORY BampB 866-926-3978
726 2nd Avenue NW Grand Rapids 218-326-3978wwwmorningglorybandbcom
POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE BampB800-322-832711 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais218-388-4487wwwboundarycountrycom
LODGING BERTrsquoS CABINS 218-266-3312
15782 Wilderness Drive Lake Itascawwwbertscabinscom
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS HOSTEL Itasca State Park 218-266-341527910 Forest Lane Park Rapidswwwhiusaorgparkrapids
SIMPLY SISTERS RETREAT CENTER58 Ivy Avenue NE Richmond 320-309-8006wwwmnretreatcentercom
SINCLAIR LEWIS CAMPGROUND826 Park Road Sauk Centre 320-352-2203wwwcisauk-centremnus
AMERICINN SILVER BAY 218-226-430050 Mensing Drive Silver Baywwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TOFTELUTSEN 218-663-78997231 W Hwy 61 Toftewwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TWO HARBORS 218-834-30001088 Hwy 61 N Two Harborswwwamericinncom
COUNTRY INN TWO HARBORS 877-604-53321204 7th Avenue Two Harborswwwcountryinntwoharborscom
FUN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 218-628-2891
9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth 800-642-6377wwwspiritmtcom
TUBBSSNOWSHOESCOM
wwwtourightbicycleshopcom
3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
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[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
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28 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
Rochester | Chester Woods Park8km 507-285-7050 (P B) All levelsgroomed trails through a wooded andhilly county park with views of ChesterLake Trails are well marked with maps atmost intersections
Rochester | Douglas State Trail208km 507-288-4331 (P B) Groomedtrails through forest rolling fields and
pastures MN ski pass requiredRochester | Eastwood Golf Course8km 507-281-6160 (P B) All levelsgroomed classic and skate ski with 1kmlighted trail Main training course inRochester
Rochester | Soldierrsquos Field Golf Course5 km 507-281-6160 (P B) Intermediategroomed classic and skate ski Quiet citytrails with lights offer good night skiing
Spicer | Prairie Woods EnvironmentalLearning Center10km 320-354-5894 (WH P B) Beginner to advanced groomedclassic and skate Trails within 500-acre
environmental learning center campuswith woodland and prairie scenery andabundant wildlife Wide trails suitable forskate ski tracked for classic when snow issufficient Rentals available MN ski passrequired
Starbuck | Glacial Lakes State Park96km 320-239-2860 (P B) Ungroomedtrail MN ski pass required
Wabasha | Richard Dorer State Forest -Kruger Unit4km 507-345-3401(P B) Mostlyintermediate groomed classic trail runsalong a creek MN ski pass required
Waterville | Sakatah Lake State Park
8km 507-362-4438 (P B) Intermediateto advanced Ski the challenging hillsnear Upper Sakatah Lake MN ski passrequired
Watson | Lac qui Parle State Park8km 320-734-4450 (WH P B) Beginnergroomed and flat with stunning views ofLac qui Parle Lake 1 mile of skate ski trailavailable MN ski pass required
Willmar | Swan Lake Ski Trails5km 320-235-1166 (WH P B) Groomedclassic and skate for all levels on EagleCreek Golf Course MN ski pass required
ski trail guide SOUTHERN TRAILS Key WH=Warming House P=Parking B=Bathroom
WELCOMES
YOU TO
SOUTHWEST
MINNESOTA
PEPSI BOTTLING COPIPESTONE MN
Winona | Great River Bluffs State Park163km 507-643-6849 (P B) Beginnerto intermediate groomed classic with
overlooks of the Mississippi River Valley16km skate ski trail Area has sleddinghill MN ski pass required
Winona | Saint Maryrsquos University145km 507-452-0735 (WH P B) Mostlyintermediate to advanced with some flatterrain for beginners Groomed classicand skate ski through hardwood forestan old apple orchard and near GilmoreCreek Some lit sections
Sources Minnesota DNR MinnesotaNordic Ski Association Skinnyski ampIndividual Trails
St Maryrsquos University ski trails in Winona Mary Farrell Visit Winona photo
spectacular BEAUTYremarkable ARTS AND CULTURE
outdoor ADVENTURE
WINTER THERAPYA glorious trail
Inspiring art
Best latteacute ever
One spirit renewed
visitwinonacom bull 8006574972
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull1511-winter-mntrails 2932
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
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30 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
BusinessDirectory
Northeastern MN
Northwestern MN
Metropolitan MN
Southern MN
Duluth
Metro
Region
St Cloud
Bemidji
Mankato
Northeast
Region
Northwest
Region
Southern
Region
90
9035
61
35
2
2
94
71
71
Minnesota TrailsDirectory Regions
Online amp In Print$250annually bull
Call Jan 320-266-5132
FREEWHEEL BIKE EDEN PRAIRIE12910 Plaza Drive Eden Prairie 952-377-2230wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL BIKE WEST BANK 612-339-22191812 S 6th Street Minneapolis
wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL MIDTOWNBIKE CENTER 612-238-4447
2834 10th Ave So Minneapolis on Midtown Greenwaywwwfreewheelbikecentercom
GATEWAY CYCLE 651-777-01886028 Hwy 36 Blvd N Oakdalewwwgatewaycyclecom
HOIGAARDrsquoS 952-929-13515425 Excelsior Blvd St Louis Park wwwhoigaardscom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES PRIOR LAKE16731 Hwy 13 S Prior Lake 952-447-2453wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES CHASKA700 N Chestnut Street Chaska 952-361-6550wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
PIONEER CYCLE 763-755-887112741 Central Ave NE Blainewwwpioneercyclecom
RAMSEY BICYCLE 763-323-66666825 Hwy 10 NW Ramseywwwramseybicyclescom
STRAUSS SKATES AND BICYCLES1751 Cope Avenue E Maplewood 651-770-1344wwwstraussskatesandbicyclescom
TONKA CYCLE AND SKI 952-938-833616 Shady Oak Road S Hopkinswwwtonkacycleandskicom
TRAILHEAD CYCLINGamp FITNESS 763-712-0312
11350 Aquila Drive Suite 505 Champlinwwwtrailheadcyclingandftnesscom
VALLEY BIKE amp SKI 800-780-15157707 149th Street W Apple Valley 952-43-BIKESwwwvalleybikeandskicom
CARLTON BIKE RENTAL 218-384-4696100 Chestnut Ave Carltonwwwcarltonbikerentalcom
BIKE SHOPS CENTRAL LAKES CYCLE 218-739-5651
2010 Hwy 210 E Fergus Fallswwwcentrallakescyclecom
CROW WING CYCLEWORKS 218-568-529933754 Charles Avenue Jenkinswwwcrowwingcycleworkscom
CYCLE PATH AND PADDLE 218-545-4545115 3rd Avenue SW Crosbywwwcyclepathpaddlecom
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE amp SPORT415 Washington Street Brainerd 218-829-5516wwweasyridersbikescom
FITZHARRIS BIKE amp SPORT 320-251-2844105 7th Avenue S St Cloudwwwftzharrismncom
ITASCA SPORTS INC 218-266-2150Main Park Drive Itasca State Park wwwitascasportscom
ITASCA TRAIL SPORTS 218-326-1716316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapidswwwitascatrailsportsnet
JAKErsquoS BIKES ALEXANDRIA 320-219-7433611 3rd Avenue E Alexandriawwwjakesbikescom
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-732-5971501 East 1st Street Park Rapidse-mail northerncyclecharternet
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-751-(BIKE)117 3rd Street NW Bemidji 2453e-mail northerncyclecharternet
REVOLUTION CYCLE AND SKI 320-251-2453160 29th Avenue South St Cloudwwwrevolutioncycleandskicom
TOURIGHT BICYCLE SHOP 320-639-2453124 2nd Street NE Little Fallswwwtourightbicycleshopcom
TRAILBLAZER BIKES BAXTER 218-829-854214843 Edgewood Drive Baxter
wwwtrailblazerbikesmncom
OUTDOOR MOTION 320-587-2453141 Main Street South Hutchinsonwwwoutdoormotionbikescom
BEHIND BARS BICYCLE SHOP 612-436-0255208 13th Ave NE Minneapoliswwwbehind-barscom
BIKE KING 651-457-77666489 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heightswwwbike-kingcom
BOKOO BIKES amp PADDLE SPORTS550 Lake Drive Chanhassen 952-934-6468wwwbokoobikescom
CARS BIKE SHOP 763-784-6966
2661 Co Road I amp Old Hwy 10 Mounds ViewwwwCarsBikeShopcom
A quick and easy reference for planning your adventure
INFORMATION BEMIDJI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 Bemidji Ave Bemidji 218-444-3541
wwwbemidjiorg
CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL ASSOCIATION324 Broadway Alexandria 320-763-0102 wwwcentrallakestrailcom
FERGUS FALLS CVB 218-332-5425112 Washington Ave W Fergus Fallswwwvisitfergusfallscom
NEVIS CIVIC amp COMMERCEPO Box 268 Neviswwwnevischambercom
VISIT BRAINERD 800-450-724714084 Baxter Drive STE 12 Brainerdwwwvisitbrainerdcom
VISIT WINONA 507-452-0735160 Johnson Street Winonawwwvisitwinonacom
wwwscscbiketourcom
June 25-30
A Victorian Bed amp Breakfast Four Uniquely Decorated Rooms
2 Blocks from the Wobegon Trail
Call us today 320-491-1072
wwwTheEnchantedInnMNcom
605 Main Street South
Sauk Centre
VISIT OUR FABULOUS GIFT SHOP
- IndoorOutdoor Bike Storage- MassageSaunaWhirlpool
$80 DoubleOccupancy
SingleOccupancy
$ 45
Wersquore all about the snowwwwmntrailscom
Share your winter pictures
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull1511-winter-mntrails 3132
Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 31
BampBs
EMBRACING PINES BampB 218-224-351932287 Mississippi Road Walker 218-731-5026wwwembracingpinescom
ENCHANTED INN BampB 320-491-1072605 S Main Street Sauk Centrewwwtheenchantedinnmncom
GREAT RIVER INN 320-414-0281724 Second Street Southeast Little Fallswwwgreatriverinncom
HEARTLAND TRAIL BampB 218-732-325220220 Friar Road Park Rapidswwwheartlandbbcom
LEECH LAKE BampB 218-547-2231
11058 Steamboat Loop Walkerwwwleechlakebbcom
PILLAR INN BampB 320-685-3828419 Main Street Cold Springwwwthepillarinncom
WALLER HOUSE INN 320-632-2836310 3rd St SE Little Fallswwwwallerhouseinncom
COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST
5 miles from Taylors Falls 651-257-4773 wwwcountrybedandbreakfastus
GREEN HERON BampB 218-999-5795
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapidswwwgreenheronbandbcom
MORNING GLORY BampB 866-926-3978
726 2nd Avenue NW Grand Rapids 218-326-3978wwwmorningglorybandbcom
POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE BampB800-322-832711 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais218-388-4487wwwboundarycountrycom
LODGING BERTrsquoS CABINS 218-266-3312
15782 Wilderness Drive Lake Itascawwwbertscabinscom
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS HOSTEL Itasca State Park 218-266-341527910 Forest Lane Park Rapidswwwhiusaorgparkrapids
SIMPLY SISTERS RETREAT CENTER58 Ivy Avenue NE Richmond 320-309-8006wwwmnretreatcentercom
SINCLAIR LEWIS CAMPGROUND826 Park Road Sauk Centre 320-352-2203wwwcisauk-centremnus
AMERICINN SILVER BAY 218-226-430050 Mensing Drive Silver Baywwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TOFTELUTSEN 218-663-78997231 W Hwy 61 Toftewwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TWO HARBORS 218-834-30001088 Hwy 61 N Two Harborswwwamericinncom
COUNTRY INN TWO HARBORS 877-604-53321204 7th Avenue Two Harborswwwcountryinntwoharborscom
FUN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 218-628-2891
9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth 800-642-6377wwwspiritmtcom
TUBBSSNOWSHOESCOM
wwwtourightbicycleshopcom
3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
t o l e a v e rdquo
WallerHouseInn
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FREE HOT HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST
INVITING INDOOR POOL
UPDATED GUESTROOMS
ADVENTURE AWAITS AT
AMERICINN
[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
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7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
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30 Winter 2015-2016 Minnesota Trails
BusinessDirectory
Northeastern MN
Northwestern MN
Metropolitan MN
Southern MN
Duluth
Metro
Region
St Cloud
Bemidji
Mankato
Northeast
Region
Northwest
Region
Southern
Region
90
9035
61
35
2
2
94
71
71
Minnesota TrailsDirectory Regions
Online amp In Print$250annually bull
Call Jan 320-266-5132
FREEWHEEL BIKE EDEN PRAIRIE12910 Plaza Drive Eden Prairie 952-377-2230wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL BIKE WEST BANK 612-339-22191812 S 6th Street Minneapolis
wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL MIDTOWNBIKE CENTER 612-238-4447
2834 10th Ave So Minneapolis on Midtown Greenwaywwwfreewheelbikecentercom
GATEWAY CYCLE 651-777-01886028 Hwy 36 Blvd N Oakdalewwwgatewaycyclecom
HOIGAARDrsquoS 952-929-13515425 Excelsior Blvd St Louis Park wwwhoigaardscom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES PRIOR LAKE16731 Hwy 13 S Prior Lake 952-447-2453wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES CHASKA700 N Chestnut Street Chaska 952-361-6550wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
PIONEER CYCLE 763-755-887112741 Central Ave NE Blainewwwpioneercyclecom
RAMSEY BICYCLE 763-323-66666825 Hwy 10 NW Ramseywwwramseybicyclescom
STRAUSS SKATES AND BICYCLES1751 Cope Avenue E Maplewood 651-770-1344wwwstraussskatesandbicyclescom
TONKA CYCLE AND SKI 952-938-833616 Shady Oak Road S Hopkinswwwtonkacycleandskicom
TRAILHEAD CYCLINGamp FITNESS 763-712-0312
11350 Aquila Drive Suite 505 Champlinwwwtrailheadcyclingandftnesscom
VALLEY BIKE amp SKI 800-780-15157707 149th Street W Apple Valley 952-43-BIKESwwwvalleybikeandskicom
CARLTON BIKE RENTAL 218-384-4696100 Chestnut Ave Carltonwwwcarltonbikerentalcom
BIKE SHOPS CENTRAL LAKES CYCLE 218-739-5651
2010 Hwy 210 E Fergus Fallswwwcentrallakescyclecom
CROW WING CYCLEWORKS 218-568-529933754 Charles Avenue Jenkinswwwcrowwingcycleworkscom
CYCLE PATH AND PADDLE 218-545-4545115 3rd Avenue SW Crosbywwwcyclepathpaddlecom
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE amp SPORT415 Washington Street Brainerd 218-829-5516wwweasyridersbikescom
FITZHARRIS BIKE amp SPORT 320-251-2844105 7th Avenue S St Cloudwwwftzharrismncom
ITASCA SPORTS INC 218-266-2150Main Park Drive Itasca State Park wwwitascasportscom
ITASCA TRAIL SPORTS 218-326-1716316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapidswwwitascatrailsportsnet
JAKErsquoS BIKES ALEXANDRIA 320-219-7433611 3rd Avenue E Alexandriawwwjakesbikescom
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-732-5971501 East 1st Street Park Rapidse-mail northerncyclecharternet
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-751-(BIKE)117 3rd Street NW Bemidji 2453e-mail northerncyclecharternet
REVOLUTION CYCLE AND SKI 320-251-2453160 29th Avenue South St Cloudwwwrevolutioncycleandskicom
TOURIGHT BICYCLE SHOP 320-639-2453124 2nd Street NE Little Fallswwwtourightbicycleshopcom
TRAILBLAZER BIKES BAXTER 218-829-854214843 Edgewood Drive Baxter
wwwtrailblazerbikesmncom
OUTDOOR MOTION 320-587-2453141 Main Street South Hutchinsonwwwoutdoormotionbikescom
BEHIND BARS BICYCLE SHOP 612-436-0255208 13th Ave NE Minneapoliswwwbehind-barscom
BIKE KING 651-457-77666489 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heightswwwbike-kingcom
BOKOO BIKES amp PADDLE SPORTS550 Lake Drive Chanhassen 952-934-6468wwwbokoobikescom
CARS BIKE SHOP 763-784-6966
2661 Co Road I amp Old Hwy 10 Mounds ViewwwwCarsBikeShopcom
A quick and easy reference for planning your adventure
INFORMATION BEMIDJI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 Bemidji Ave Bemidji 218-444-3541
wwwbemidjiorg
CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL ASSOCIATION324 Broadway Alexandria 320-763-0102 wwwcentrallakestrailcom
FERGUS FALLS CVB 218-332-5425112 Washington Ave W Fergus Fallswwwvisitfergusfallscom
NEVIS CIVIC amp COMMERCEPO Box 268 Neviswwwnevischambercom
VISIT BRAINERD 800-450-724714084 Baxter Drive STE 12 Brainerdwwwvisitbrainerdcom
VISIT WINONA 507-452-0735160 Johnson Street Winonawwwvisitwinonacom
wwwscscbiketourcom
June 25-30
A Victorian Bed amp Breakfast Four Uniquely Decorated Rooms
2 Blocks from the Wobegon Trail
Call us today 320-491-1072
wwwTheEnchantedInnMNcom
605 Main Street South
Sauk Centre
VISIT OUR FABULOUS GIFT SHOP
- IndoorOutdoor Bike Storage- MassageSaunaWhirlpool
$80 DoubleOccupancy
SingleOccupancy
$ 45
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EMBRACING PINES BampB 218-224-351932287 Mississippi Road Walker 218-731-5026wwwembracingpinescom
ENCHANTED INN BampB 320-491-1072605 S Main Street Sauk Centrewwwtheenchantedinnmncom
GREAT RIVER INN 320-414-0281724 Second Street Southeast Little Fallswwwgreatriverinncom
HEARTLAND TRAIL BampB 218-732-325220220 Friar Road Park Rapidswwwheartlandbbcom
LEECH LAKE BampB 218-547-2231
11058 Steamboat Loop Walkerwwwleechlakebbcom
PILLAR INN BampB 320-685-3828419 Main Street Cold Springwwwthepillarinncom
WALLER HOUSE INN 320-632-2836310 3rd St SE Little Fallswwwwallerhouseinncom
COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST
5 miles from Taylors Falls 651-257-4773 wwwcountrybedandbreakfastus
GREEN HERON BampB 218-999-5795
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapidswwwgreenheronbandbcom
MORNING GLORY BampB 866-926-3978
726 2nd Avenue NW Grand Rapids 218-326-3978wwwmorningglorybandbcom
POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE BampB800-322-832711 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais218-388-4487wwwboundarycountrycom
LODGING BERTrsquoS CABINS 218-266-3312
15782 Wilderness Drive Lake Itascawwwbertscabinscom
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS HOSTEL Itasca State Park 218-266-341527910 Forest Lane Park Rapidswwwhiusaorgparkrapids
SIMPLY SISTERS RETREAT CENTER58 Ivy Avenue NE Richmond 320-309-8006wwwmnretreatcentercom
SINCLAIR LEWIS CAMPGROUND826 Park Road Sauk Centre 320-352-2203wwwcisauk-centremnus
AMERICINN SILVER BAY 218-226-430050 Mensing Drive Silver Baywwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TOFTELUTSEN 218-663-78997231 W Hwy 61 Toftewwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TWO HARBORS 218-834-30001088 Hwy 61 N Two Harborswwwamericinncom
COUNTRY INN TWO HARBORS 877-604-53321204 7th Avenue Two Harborswwwcountryinntwoharborscom
FUN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 218-628-2891
9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth 800-642-6377wwwspiritmtcom
TUBBSSNOWSHOESCOM
wwwtourightbicycleshopcom
3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
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From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
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FREEWHEEL BIKE EDEN PRAIRIE12910 Plaza Drive Eden Prairie 952-377-2230wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL BIKE WEST BANK 612-339-22191812 S 6th Street Minneapolis
wwwfreewheelbikecom
FREEWHEEL MIDTOWNBIKE CENTER 612-238-4447
2834 10th Ave So Minneapolis on Midtown Greenwaywwwfreewheelbikecentercom
GATEWAY CYCLE 651-777-01886028 Hwy 36 Blvd N Oakdalewwwgatewaycyclecom
HOIGAARDrsquoS 952-929-13515425 Excelsior Blvd St Louis Park wwwhoigaardscom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES PRIOR LAKE16731 Hwy 13 S Prior Lake 952-447-2453wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
MICHAELrsquoS CYCLES CHASKA700 N Chestnut Street Chaska 952-361-6550wwwmichaelscycles-mncom
PIONEER CYCLE 763-755-887112741 Central Ave NE Blainewwwpioneercyclecom
RAMSEY BICYCLE 763-323-66666825 Hwy 10 NW Ramseywwwramseybicyclescom
STRAUSS SKATES AND BICYCLES1751 Cope Avenue E Maplewood 651-770-1344wwwstraussskatesandbicyclescom
TONKA CYCLE AND SKI 952-938-833616 Shady Oak Road S Hopkinswwwtonkacycleandskicom
TRAILHEAD CYCLINGamp FITNESS 763-712-0312
11350 Aquila Drive Suite 505 Champlinwwwtrailheadcyclingandftnesscom
VALLEY BIKE amp SKI 800-780-15157707 149th Street W Apple Valley 952-43-BIKESwwwvalleybikeandskicom
CARLTON BIKE RENTAL 218-384-4696100 Chestnut Ave Carltonwwwcarltonbikerentalcom
BIKE SHOPS CENTRAL LAKES CYCLE 218-739-5651
2010 Hwy 210 E Fergus Fallswwwcentrallakescyclecom
CROW WING CYCLEWORKS 218-568-529933754 Charles Avenue Jenkinswwwcrowwingcycleworkscom
CYCLE PATH AND PADDLE 218-545-4545115 3rd Avenue SW Crosbywwwcyclepathpaddlecom
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE amp SPORT415 Washington Street Brainerd 218-829-5516wwweasyridersbikescom
FITZHARRIS BIKE amp SPORT 320-251-2844105 7th Avenue S St Cloudwwwftzharrismncom
ITASCA SPORTS INC 218-266-2150Main Park Drive Itasca State Park wwwitascasportscom
ITASCA TRAIL SPORTS 218-326-1716316 NE 4th Street Grand Rapidswwwitascatrailsportsnet
JAKErsquoS BIKES ALEXANDRIA 320-219-7433611 3rd Avenue E Alexandriawwwjakesbikescom
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-732-5971501 East 1st Street Park Rapidse-mail northerncyclecharternet
NORTHERN CYCLE 218-751-(BIKE)117 3rd Street NW Bemidji 2453e-mail northerncyclecharternet
REVOLUTION CYCLE AND SKI 320-251-2453160 29th Avenue South St Cloudwwwrevolutioncycleandskicom
TOURIGHT BICYCLE SHOP 320-639-2453124 2nd Street NE Little Fallswwwtourightbicycleshopcom
TRAILBLAZER BIKES BAXTER 218-829-854214843 Edgewood Drive Baxter
wwwtrailblazerbikesmncom
OUTDOOR MOTION 320-587-2453141 Main Street South Hutchinsonwwwoutdoormotionbikescom
BEHIND BARS BICYCLE SHOP 612-436-0255208 13th Ave NE Minneapoliswwwbehind-barscom
BIKE KING 651-457-77666489 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heightswwwbike-kingcom
BOKOO BIKES amp PADDLE SPORTS550 Lake Drive Chanhassen 952-934-6468wwwbokoobikescom
CARS BIKE SHOP 763-784-6966
2661 Co Road I amp Old Hwy 10 Mounds ViewwwwCarsBikeShopcom
A quick and easy reference for planning your adventure
INFORMATION BEMIDJI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 Bemidji Ave Bemidji 218-444-3541
wwwbemidjiorg
CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL ASSOCIATION324 Broadway Alexandria 320-763-0102 wwwcentrallakestrailcom
FERGUS FALLS CVB 218-332-5425112 Washington Ave W Fergus Fallswwwvisitfergusfallscom
NEVIS CIVIC amp COMMERCEPO Box 268 Neviswwwnevischambercom
VISIT BRAINERD 800-450-724714084 Baxter Drive STE 12 Brainerdwwwvisitbrainerdcom
VISIT WINONA 507-452-0735160 Johnson Street Winonawwwvisitwinonacom
wwwscscbiketourcom
June 25-30
A Victorian Bed amp Breakfast Four Uniquely Decorated Rooms
2 Blocks from the Wobegon Trail
Call us today 320-491-1072
wwwTheEnchantedInnMNcom
605 Main Street South
Sauk Centre
VISIT OUR FABULOUS GIFT SHOP
- IndoorOutdoor Bike Storage- MassageSaunaWhirlpool
$80 DoubleOccupancy
SingleOccupancy
$ 45
Wersquore all about the snowwwwmntrailscom
Share your winter pictures
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
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Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 31
BampBs
EMBRACING PINES BampB 218-224-351932287 Mississippi Road Walker 218-731-5026wwwembracingpinescom
ENCHANTED INN BampB 320-491-1072605 S Main Street Sauk Centrewwwtheenchantedinnmncom
GREAT RIVER INN 320-414-0281724 Second Street Southeast Little Fallswwwgreatriverinncom
HEARTLAND TRAIL BampB 218-732-325220220 Friar Road Park Rapidswwwheartlandbbcom
LEECH LAKE BampB 218-547-2231
11058 Steamboat Loop Walkerwwwleechlakebbcom
PILLAR INN BampB 320-685-3828419 Main Street Cold Springwwwthepillarinncom
WALLER HOUSE INN 320-632-2836310 3rd St SE Little Fallswwwwallerhouseinncom
COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST
5 miles from Taylors Falls 651-257-4773 wwwcountrybedandbreakfastus
GREEN HERON BampB 218-999-5795
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapidswwwgreenheronbandbcom
MORNING GLORY BampB 866-926-3978
726 2nd Avenue NW Grand Rapids 218-326-3978wwwmorningglorybandbcom
POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE BampB800-322-832711 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais218-388-4487wwwboundarycountrycom
LODGING BERTrsquoS CABINS 218-266-3312
15782 Wilderness Drive Lake Itascawwwbertscabinscom
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS HOSTEL Itasca State Park 218-266-341527910 Forest Lane Park Rapidswwwhiusaorgparkrapids
SIMPLY SISTERS RETREAT CENTER58 Ivy Avenue NE Richmond 320-309-8006wwwmnretreatcentercom
SINCLAIR LEWIS CAMPGROUND826 Park Road Sauk Centre 320-352-2203wwwcisauk-centremnus
AMERICINN SILVER BAY 218-226-430050 Mensing Drive Silver Baywwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TOFTELUTSEN 218-663-78997231 W Hwy 61 Toftewwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TWO HARBORS 218-834-30001088 Hwy 61 N Two Harborswwwamericinncom
COUNTRY INN TWO HARBORS 877-604-53321204 7th Avenue Two Harborswwwcountryinntwoharborscom
FUN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 218-628-2891
9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth 800-642-6377wwwspiritmtcom
TUBBSSNOWSHOESCOM
wwwtourightbicycleshopcom
3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
t o l e a v e rdquo
WallerHouseInn
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
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FREE HOT HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST
INVITING INDOOR POOL
UPDATED GUESTROOMS
ADVENTURE AWAITS AT
AMERICINN
[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
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Minnesota Trails Winter 2015-2016 31
BampBs
EMBRACING PINES BampB 218-224-351932287 Mississippi Road Walker 218-731-5026wwwembracingpinescom
ENCHANTED INN BampB 320-491-1072605 S Main Street Sauk Centrewwwtheenchantedinnmncom
GREAT RIVER INN 320-414-0281724 Second Street Southeast Little Fallswwwgreatriverinncom
HEARTLAND TRAIL BampB 218-732-325220220 Friar Road Park Rapidswwwheartlandbbcom
LEECH LAKE BampB 218-547-2231
11058 Steamboat Loop Walkerwwwleechlakebbcom
PILLAR INN BampB 320-685-3828419 Main Street Cold Springwwwthepillarinncom
WALLER HOUSE INN 320-632-2836310 3rd St SE Little Fallswwwwallerhouseinncom
COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST
5 miles from Taylors Falls 651-257-4773 wwwcountrybedandbreakfastus
GREEN HERON BampB 218-999-5795
2810 Meyers Bay Road Grand Rapidswwwgreenheronbandbcom
MORNING GLORY BampB 866-926-3978
726 2nd Avenue NW Grand Rapids 218-326-3978wwwmorningglorybandbcom
POPLAR CREEK GUESTHOUSE BampB800-322-832711 Poplar Creek Drive Grand Marais218-388-4487wwwboundarycountrycom
LODGING BERTrsquoS CABINS 218-266-3312
15782 Wilderness Drive Lake Itascawwwbertscabinscom
MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS HOSTEL Itasca State Park 218-266-341527910 Forest Lane Park Rapidswwwhiusaorgparkrapids
SIMPLY SISTERS RETREAT CENTER58 Ivy Avenue NE Richmond 320-309-8006wwwmnretreatcentercom
SINCLAIR LEWIS CAMPGROUND826 Park Road Sauk Centre 320-352-2203wwwcisauk-centremnus
AMERICINN SILVER BAY 218-226-430050 Mensing Drive Silver Baywwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TOFTELUTSEN 218-663-78997231 W Hwy 61 Toftewwwamericinncom
AMERICINN TWO HARBORS 218-834-30001088 Hwy 61 N Two Harborswwwamericinncom
COUNTRY INN TWO HARBORS 877-604-53321204 7th Avenue Two Harborswwwcountryinntwoharborscom
FUN SPIRIT MOUNTAIN 218-628-2891
9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth 800-642-6377wwwspiritmtcom
TUBBSSNOWSHOESCOM
wwwtourightbicycleshopcom
3206392453 | Little Falls MN
RENTAL
SALES
LEASE
Skis
Snowshoes
Fatbikes
YOUR CENTRAL MN OUTDOOR HEADQUARTERS
301 3rd St SE
Little Falls MN 56345
(320) 632-2836wwwwallerhouseinncom
ldquo Y ou w on rsquo t
w a n t
t o l e a v e rdquo
WallerHouseInn
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull1511-winter-mntrails 3232
FREE HOT HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST
INVITING INDOOR POOL
UPDATED GUESTROOMS
ADVENTURE AWAITS AT
AMERICINN
[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839
7232019 1511 Winter MNTrails
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull1511-winter-mntrails 3232
FREE HOT HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST
INVITING INDOOR POOL
UPDATED GUESTROOMS
ADVENTURE AWAITS AT
AMERICINN
[800] 6343444 AMERICINNCOM
See more about these
From the lakes of Minnesota to the big skies of Texasthe Rocky Mountains to the Eastern Seaboard takinggood care of people in this great big country of ours is
what we do best Wersquove earned our stripes when it comesto genuine hospitality and yoursquoll feel it the momentyou walk through our doors From a friendly smile to afree hot American breakfast stop in and discover trueAmericInnreg hospitality
Alexandria MN [320] 7636808
Austin MN [507] 4377337
Baudette MN [218] 6343200
Bemidji MN [218] 7513000
Chanhassen MN [952] 9343888
Cloquet MN [218] 8791231
Detroit Lakes MN [218] 8478795Fergus Falls MN [218] 7393900
Lake City MN [651] 3455611
Pequot Lakes MN [218] 5688400
Red Wing MN [651] 3859060
Roseau MN [218] 4631045
Sauk Centre MN [320] 3522800
Silver Bay MN [218] 2264300
St Cloud MN [320] 2536337
TofteLutsen MN [218] 6637899
Two Harbors MN [218] 8343000
Vi i i MN [218] 741 7839