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Cross-Country Ski
Trails
 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 Locations
 Park Maps • Trailhead/Visitor Center Hours • Lighted Trails • Race Schedules
Ski Trail Conditions
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 daily: Elm Creek, French,
Baker, Hyland and Cleary.
- Secondary parks are groomed two times/week or as needed and include
Eagle, Carver and Murphy-Hanrehan.
- Further information may be obtained by calling individual parks.
View the Trail Conditions Report
Trail Condition Definitions
| Ski Skating Rating |
| GOOD |
1. Firm pack
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| FAIR |
1. Minimal bare spots
2. Minimal icy spots
|
| POOR |
1. Pack deteriorated over much of the trail
2. Some portions of the trails may be closed
3. Icy spots affecting skiing
4. Bare spots on at least 10% of trail |
| CLOSED |
1. Lack of snow
2. Dangerously icy conditions
3. Temperature is –30 degrees F and/or 40 degree F wind-chill factor occurs |
| Traditional Ski Rating |
| GOOD |
1. Track recently set |
| FAIR |
1. Minimal bare spots
2. Minimal icy spots |
| POOR |
1. Track deteriorated over much of the trail
2. Some portions of the trails may be closed
3. Icy spots affecting skiing
4. Bare spots on at least 10% of trail |
| CLOSED |
1. Lack of snow
2. Dangerously icy conditions
3. Temperature is –30 degrees F and/or windchill factor is -40 degree F |
Snowmaking
- A lighted 2.5K trail with snowmaking is available at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove.
- Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area 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.
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.
- The first Season pass in the household is $50;
Each additional Season pass in the same household is $25.
- 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, Glen Lake and Hyland Lake - adult/$8; child/$6
- Ski-skate packages available at Baker, Elm Creek, French,
Hyland Lake - $15
- 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.
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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