Three Rivers Park District features 73 miles of groomed trails at eight locations. Trails are available for skiers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Four parks offer lighted trails for evening skiing. The Elm Creek Park Reserve winter recreation area features snowmaking along a 2.5K lighted trail. Ski trail hours vary by location.

Ski Trail Conditions

	Trail Condition Report
	How Trails are Rated
	Trail Condition Definitions
	Race Schedule Information

Ski Trail Locations

Select a park for detailed ski trail information. To access maps for several parks, visit the Park Map Directory.

	Baker Park Reserve - Maple Plain
	Carver Park Reserve - Victoria
	Cleary Lake Regional Park - Prior Lake (lighted)
	Eagle Lake Regional Park - Plymouth
	Elm Creek Park Reserve - Maple Grove (lighted, snowmaking)
	French Regional Park - Plymouth (lighted)
	Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center - Glen Lake
	Hyland Lake Park Reserve - Bloomington (lighted)
	Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve - Savage

Trailhead/Visitor Center Hours

Lighted Trails

Ski Passes

• Three Rivers Park District Cross-Country Ski Passes are required for skiers ages 12 and older
• A Daily pass is $4 (available at trailhead pay boxes, visitor centers and Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area)
• The value of one daily ski pass may be applied toward the purchase of a Season cross-country ski pass.
• A Season pass is $50 per household; $25 for each additional pass in the same household
• Order a Season Cross-Country Ski Pass online (Passes also are available at visitor centers and Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area.)
• Parking is free everyday.
• Minnesota Ski Passes are not required in Three Rivers Park District.

Ski Rentals

• Rental availability depends on snow conditions - call facility for details
• Traditional ski packages available at Baker, Carver, Cleary Lake, Elm Creek, French and Hyland Lake - adult/$8; child/$6
• Ski-skate packages available at Baker, Elm Creek, French, Hyland Lake - $14.25
• Sit-ski packages available at Baker, French and Hyland Lake - $6
• Child's pulk sled available at Baker, Hyland Lake - $6
• Adaptive Pulks available at Eastman, Lowry and Richardson Nature Center - $5
• A photo I.D. is required.
• Call the parks for group reservations.
• Park hours

Skiing Lessons
Three Rivers Park District offers a full range of cross-country skiing lessons for adults, children and families. Lessons are available for traditional stride or ski skating.

Snowmaking

• A lighted 2.5K trail with snowmaking is available at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.
  
• Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington opens the base of its ski hill for cross-country skiing from 7-10 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 7-9 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting.

How Trail Conditions Are Rated
The goal of the cross-country ski program at Three Rivers Park District is to provide the best possible trail conditions for skiers of all abilities. Trail conditions may change throughout the day, depending upon weather conditions and use.

• Ski trail conditions are updated Tuesdays and Fridays by 3 p.m., unless a weather event changes conditions
• The following parks are groomed on a daily basis: Elm Creek, French, Baker, Hyland, and Cleary
• Secondary parks are groomed two times/week or as needed and include Eagle, Carver, Murphy-Hanrehan
• Further information may be obtained by calling individual parks

Trail Condition Definitions:

Skijoring/Dogsledding
Three Rivers Park District has dedicated trails to the increasingly popular sports of skijoring (cross-country skiing while harnessed to a dog) and dogsledding at five park locations. Visit the skijoring/dogsledding page for more information.

Pulks
Pulks, which are used for carrying children, are allowed on certain trails. Call 763/559-9000 for more information.

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