Snowshoeing

Discover the fun of snowshoeing with candlelight hikes, moonlight walks, and GPS hikes at many of Minnesota's state parks. Check out a program near you or find a park with snowshoe rentals and start exploring!

Before you go... Find out the snow conditions.

Attend a candlelight event this winter.

State parks snowshoe rentals are $6/day
Restrooms and vault toilets are open daily at all Minnesota state parks throughout the year.
Learn more about snowshowing: Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article: Let's Go Snowshoeing
Please note: Occasionally, due to extreme weather or poor snow conditions, an event may need to be canceled or changed. When in doubt, call the park.

State parks with snowshoe rentals

Events

02/09/12	Lake Bemidji State Park	Snowshoeing For Fun
02/10/12	Jay Cooke State Park	Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe CANCELLED
02/10/12	Whitewater State Park	Friday Frolics on Snowshoes
02/11/12	Lake Maria State Park	Candlelight Snowshoe/Volksmarch
02/11/12	Wild River State Park	Snowshoe Along the St. Croix
02/11/12	Mille Lacs Kathio State Park	Snowshoeing into the Past
02/11/12	Lake Louise State Park	Snowshoeing at Lake Louise
02/11/12	Sibley State Park	SNOWSHOEING FOR BEGINNERS
02/12/12	Whitewater State Park	Winter Owl Prowl
02/14/12	Wild River State Park	Valentine's Candlelight Snowshoe & Bonfire
02/15/12	Itasca State Park	Walkabout Wednesday
02/17/12	Lake Bemidji State Park	Keep Winters White Moonlight Snowshoe Walk
02/17/12	Whitewater State Park	Friday Frolics on Snowshoes
02/18/12	Big Bog State Park	Snowshoe Adventure
02/18/12	Gooseberry Falls State Park	Learning to Snowshoe
02/18/12	Gooseberry Falls State Park	Gooseberry Falls Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe, and Hike
02/22/12	Soudan Underground Mine State Park	New Moon Snowshoe Hike
02/23/12	Lake Bemidji State Park	Snowshoeing For Fun
02/24/12	Whitewater State Park	Friday Frolics on Snowshoes
02/25/12	Split Rock Lighthouse State Park	Candlelight Snowshoe and Hike
02/25/12 - 02/26/12	Lac Qui Parle State Park	Snowshoe Lacing Workshop
02/25/12	Mille Lacs Kathio State Park	Winter Geocaching Adventure for Beginners
02/25/12	Glacial Lakes State Park	Snowshoe to the Peak
02/25/12	Mille Lacs Kathio State Park	Snowshoeing to the Stars
02/25/12	Sibley State Park	SNOWSHOEING FOR BEGINNERS
02/25/12	Lake Maria State Park	Beginner Snowshoe Hike
02/26/12	Whitewater State Park	Winter High Tech Treasure Hunt
02/26/12	Whitewater State Park	Beavers in Winter
02/29/12	Itasca State Park	Walkabout Wednesday
03/03/12	Itasca State Park	The Amazing Itasca Winter Survival Race
03/14/12	Itasca State Park	Walkabout Wednesday

Find more events.

Which snowshoes?

You can rent snowshoes at many parks and outdoor suppliers. There are a lot of snowshoe styles, so whether you rent or buy, ask for help in choosing the right size and style. The taller and heavier you are, the bigger the snowshoes you'll need. For deep, light snow, larger snowshoes work best. On hard-packed snow, smaller ones will do.

*At Wild River State Park, snowshoes are 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.