Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Glacial Lake State Park
Trail conditions:
Main park road has been plowed, please use caution in parking lots and along road edges as they may be icy. If venturing out on Mountain (Signalness) Lake - CAUTION - Aeration system has been activated near the lower campground side of the lake. Please watch for the thin ice signs on the lake. No vehicles, ATVs, or snowmobiles are permitted on the lake.
| Snowmobiling |
|---|
| Trail conditions: good |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 6-7" |
| Trail mileage: 11 |
The trail(s):
The trail is a cross between prairie and woodlands. With steeply rolling hills, interspersed with marshlands, numerous small lakes and aspen willow wetlands. While skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling through the park you will experience excellent hilltop vistas along with lowland areas. You will encounter numerous wildlife including deer, fox, coyotes, rabbits and chipmunks. Ski trails are ungroomed.
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:
- There is an open sided shelter building with fire pit.
- Ski passes are not required.
- Four year-around camper cabins are available to rent Thursday night through Sunday night during the winter season. Reservations can be made at stayatmnparks.com or 1-866-857-2757. The campgrounds are closed to winter camping. Please call Lake Carlos State Park for more information (320) 852-7200.
Last updated on March 17, 2023. Local snow depth is 10-14".
Getting there
25022 Co. Rd. 41
Starbuck, MN 56381
Take Highway 29 three miles south of Starbuck to county road 41. Go south on 41 for two miles to park entrance.
Parking is available in the southeast picnic parking lot.
Contact
Phone: (320) 239-2860
Email: [email protected]
Please call Lake Carlos State Park office at 320-852-7200 during office hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.