Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Afton State Park
Trail conditions:
Due to warm temperatures and rapidly deteriorating trail conditions, the ski trails are now closed. Thank you everyone for a great ski season! Skiers may continue to use the trails as conditions allow and a ski pass is not required; but the trails will not be re-groomed even with additional snowfall. All trails were groomed on Monday, March 1st. Significant melting has decreased our base coverage, but the latest snowfall (1.5-2") allowed us to reset all of the ski tracks. Please use caution if overnight temperatures drop below freezing and create icy conditions. We will continue to groom as snow conditions allow; but unfortunately the end of the ski season is quickly approaching. 2 pairs of fresh tracks are set on all designated ski trails (1 pair of tracks on multi-use trails). We do not offer any trails for skijoring or skate skiing.
| Skiing |
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| Trail conditions: closed |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 2" |
| Trail mileage: 12 |
| Difficulty: int. to exp. (track) |
The trail(s):
Park features wooded hills mixed with open prairie along the wild and scenic St. Croix River. Beginner loop is 2 1/2 miles long. The rest of the trails are intermediate or advanced.
You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as skiing or snowmobiling.
Facilities:
- Warming house available near the trailhead.
- Ski Passes are sold at the Park Contact Station.
- Ski rentals are not available at the park, but snowshoe rental is available. There is 11 miles of designated snowshoe trail.
- Winter camping is backpack only. There are no electrical hookups. Drinking water is available.
Last updated on March 05, 2021. Local snow depth is 4".
Getting there
6959 Peller Avenue S
Hastings, MN 55033
From St. Paul, go 9 miles east on I-94, then 7 miles south on Highway 95 and 3 miles east on County Road 22.
Parking is available near the trailhead.
Contact
Phone: (651) 436-5391
Email: [email protected]
Contact hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and vary on weekdays.