Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Rice Lake State Park
Trail conditions:
There is very little snow left in the park. Some of the packed trails still have slushy snow and icy spots. The Lake trail was drying out nicely but the recent rains have created a wet, muddy surface. We do not expect the snow, forecast for the end of this week, to significantly change conditions. Wear your mudders if you are hiking. The picnic area and campground roads remain closed for the season - they are both used as trail connections for the winter season. Parking is available at the boat launch.
| Skiing |
|---|
| Trail conditions: poor |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 0-2" |
| Trail mileage: 0.0 |
| Difficulty: beginner (track) |
| Snowmobiling |
|---|
| Trail conditions: closed |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 0-2" |
| Trail mileage: 3.0 |
The trail(s):
Trails are a mixture of forest, lake shore and grasslands. A variety of wildlife may be observed throughout the park.
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. ** Park snowmobile trails are connected to the Steele County Grant-In-Aid trail system, and are groomed by Steele County Trail Association. ** All other trails are multi-use, ungroomed trails, and are open to cross country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing. There are approximately 3 miles of multi-use trails.
Facilities:
- A warming house is located in the boat launch area.
- Ski passes are not required because the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing.
- There is no winter camping at Rice Lake. Campgrounds are closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
Last updated on March 19, 2020. Local snow depth is 0-2".
Getting there
8485 Rose St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
From Interstate 35, take exit 42A onto Hoffman Drive. At 4th stoplight, turn left onto Rose St. Follow Rose St. approximately 8.5 miles to park entrance.
Parking is available in the boat launch area.
Contact
Phone: (507) 414-6191
Email: [email protected]
Contact station hours vary. Please phone park office.