Cross-country skiing

Whether you prefer classical or skate skiing, Minnesota state parks have many miles of groomed cross-country ski trails for you!

• Remember to check the snow depth and groomed trail conditions before you head out.
• Anyone age 16 or older must carry a signed ski pass when using groomed cross-country ski trails in state parks or state forests, or on state trails or grant-in-aid trails. You don't need a ski pass if you aren't using groomed trails.

Places with groomed skate ski trails:

Places with groomed classic ski trails:

Gooseberry Falls State Park Itasca State Park Lake Bemidji State Park Sibley State Park Tettegouche State Park Wild River State Park William O'Brien State Park Map of groomed trails

Afton State Park Bear Head Lake State Park Cascade River State Park Flandrau State Park Fort Snelling State Park Frontenac State Park Glendalough State Park Gooseberry Falls State Park Great River Bluffs State Park Itasca State Park Jay Cooke State Park Lake Bemidji State Park Lake Carlos State Park Lake Maria State Park Maplewood State Park Mille Lacs Kathio State Park Root River State Trail St. Croix State Park Savanna Portage State Park Sibley State Park Tettegouche State Park Wild River State Park William O'Brien State Park

State parks that rent skis

A few parks rent "universal fit" cross-country skis when the ranger station is open. These skis typically don't require special boots - they have a binding that will work with your own winter boots, similar to how you strap on a pair of snowshoes.

• Flandrau State Park
• Glendalough State Park
• Itasca State Park *
• Lake Bemidji State Park
• Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Itasca State Park rents cross-country skis through a private concessionaire. For information, contact Itasca Sports at itascasports.com or call 218-266-2150.

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.