Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Rice Lake State Park
Trail conditions:
Snowmobile: The snowmobile club groomed this trail on Friday, 1/27.
Packed winter (non-motorized): These trails were packed on Wednesday (1/25). NOTE: If you are hiking or snowshoeing on these trails, please try to stay off any cross country ski tracks that have been set by others.| Skiing |
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| Trail conditions: very good |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 7-8" |
| Trail mileage: 0 |
| Difficulty: beginner (track) |
| Snowmobiling |
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| Trail conditions: very good |
| Trail groomed? yes |
| Trail base: 7-8" |
| Trail mileage: 3 |
The trail(s):
Trails are a mixture of forest, lake shore and grasslands. A variety of wildlife may be observed throughout the park.
Facilities:
- The warming shelter, located in the boat launch area, is OPEN and available for use.
- Ski passes are not required on our packed winter trails because the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing.
- Rental equipment is not available.
- There is no winter camping at Rice Lake. Campgrounds are closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
Last updated on January 29, 2023. Local snow depth is 15-16".
Getting there
8485 Rose St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
From Interstate 35, take exit 42A and turn east onto Hoffman Dr.
Parking is available in the boat launch area.
Contact
Phone: (507) 414-6191
Email: [email protected]
Contact station hours vary. Please phone park office.