Cross-country skiing

Miles of cross-country ski trails meander through dozens Minnesota state parks. Here's a handy chart to help find which park has the perfect trail for you.

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Occasional groomed ski trails

Trails: groomed at least twice a week, maintained for daily use; key trails groomed within 24 hours of a significant snow fall.
Warming shelter: available on weekends and holidays (all week at some state parks).

Trails: available for use daily and groomed at least for weekends and holidays.
Warming shelter: may be available at some locations, with a focus on availability for weekends and holidays.

Trails: available for use daily and may be groomed on some weekends or for special events. Grooming not top priority.
Warming shelter: may be available at some locations for special events or on an irregular basis.
* State parks that offer ski rentals ($10/day)
**At Wild River State Park, ski equipment is available for rental from a private concessionaire located at the park's Trail Center. Rental concession hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For rental rates or to reserve equipment, call Wild River Ski Rental at 651-257-0685.


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