 Minnesota Metro Area
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| Afton |
1
Afton State Park
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30.6k |
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651-436-5391 |
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Trails range from beginner to advanced. |
| Apple Valley |
2
Valleywood Golf Course
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5km |
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The local school district Nordic ski team grooms some trails (weather permitting). Always park outside of the gate, even if it is open. |
| Bloomington |
3
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
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10.8k |
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763-694-7687 |
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A couple of good loops, although it seems to get more wind-blown than other metro trails. |
| Burnsville |
4
Alimagnet Park
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4.5km |
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Short, relatively flat trails. The park has been used for skijoring in recent years. |
| Burnsville |
5
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
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19.3k |
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952-447-6913 |
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Expert only trails. Some of the most exciting and challenging trails in the metro. They need a really good snow cover to be open. |
| Burnsville |
6
Terrace Oaks Park
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10.9k |
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952-895-4500 |
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A great hilly trail system completely in the woods. Because of the woods, the trails hold their snow better than most. |
| Chanhassen |
7
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
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5km |
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952-466-5250 |
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Trails meander along the edge of Lake Minnewashta, through forested and prairie area of this 340-acre park. Separate trails are groomed for skiing and walking. |
| Chaska |
8
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
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14km |
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952-443-1400 |
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Classic only cross-country trails that wind through wooded areas, around wetlands, and through tree and shrub collections. Warm up in the lodge-like Oswald Visitor Center. |
| Coon Rapids |
9
Bunker Hills Regional Park
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20k |
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763-757-3920 |
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Flat to slightly hilly terrain trail loops. A 12K skijoring loop has been added in recent years. |
| Coon Rapids |
10
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
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10km |
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763-767-2827 |
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Primarily flat trails along the Mississippi River, north and south of the Coon Rapids Dam. |
| Cottage Grove |
11
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
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11km |
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651-430-8240 |
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Seven miles of trails with a 1.9 mile ski-skating loop. This area has several hills and heavily wooded ravines. |
| Eagan |
12
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
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20.1k |
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651-438-4636 |
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Trails wind through the hilly, wooded countryside and around scenic lakes and ponds. Recent trail changes have made the trails more gentle, flater. |
| Eden Prairie |
13
Staring Lake Ski Trails
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7.5K |
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952-949-8479 |
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Located across from Flying Cloud airport. Fairly wooded. |
| Edina |
14
 Hornet Hiihto Trails
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4.5K |
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Located in Creek Valley Park, the trails run behind Creek Valley Elementary and Edina High School. There is a 1/2K snowmaking loop. |
| Elk River |
15
Otsego Park
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2.5km |
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763-682-7693 |
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1.5 miles of classic groomed trails. Trail overlooks Mississippi River, woods and native prairie. Good for beginners. |
| Elk River |
16
Woodland Trails
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15km |
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Maintained by Elk River Nordic Nordic Ski Club, these trails have become a hot-spot for fantastic skiing in the North Metro. Trails are largely wooded over rolling terrain, but some sections have good climbs and descents. Trails consist of several interconnected loops and are aptly named--be sure to check out the "Top-of-the-World" and "Gravity Box" as well as "Wash Pond Flats" to the NE of the biathlon range. There is not a warming shack, but at least one port-o-potty at the main parking lot. |
| Falcon Heights |
17
University of Minnesota Golf Course
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6K |
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612-625-8790 |
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The Univ of Minnesota Center for Outdoor Adventure is providing high quality, frequently groomed skiing right in the heart of the metro at the Les Bolstad Golf Course. |
| Hastings |
18
Spring Lake Park Reserve
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10km |
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651-438-4671 |
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Schaar's Bluff offers groomed ski trails wind through the woods and along the bluffs overlooking the scenic Mississippi River valley. |
| Hastings |
19
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park
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10km |
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651-430-8240 |
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St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park is a 579 acre Regional Park located on the wild and scenic St. Croix River. The park offers a variety of landscape types including rolling upland fields, wooded ravines and 3/4 mile of river frontage. |
| Lake Elmo |
20
Green Acres Recreation
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6.5K |
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651-770-6060 |
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Combination of natural and man-made snow loops over farmland and some woods, including some big climbs and descents. First opened for XC in December 2009. |
| Lake Elmo |
21
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
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16k |
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651-430-8370 |
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Mix of woods and open prairie over rolling terrain. All trails are groomed skate and classic. Almost 9K of lighted trails. |
| Lake Elmo |
22
Sunfish Lake Park
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13.1k |
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651-777-5510 |
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Most trails ramble through hardwood forest along any of several routes across all difficulty levels. Camel Back provides some fun hills, but Oak Run is particularly exciting. Morgan Lane offers beautiful view of a pond from a birch-lined ridge while effortlessly gliding back to the trailhead. Deer and winter songbirds frequently seen. |
| Lakeville |
23
Ritter Farm Park
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7K |
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952-985-4608 |
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Trail in woods and prairie. Multi-use trail (i.e. walkers), Groomed by local snowmobile club roughly twice a week. |
| Lino Lakes |
24
Chomonix Golf Course
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10k |
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651-482-8484 |
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Mostly flat terrain. |
| Mahtomedi |
25
Gateway State Trail
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7 mi |
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Intermittently groomed, double track, usually from Jamaca Ave up to Pine Point Park. |
| Maple Grove |
26
Elm Creek Park Reserve
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15.8k |
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763-694-7894 |
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Some of the best ski trails in the metro area. Fantastic night skiing on their lighted trails! New in 2003, a 2.5K man-made snow loop. |
| Maple Plain |
27
Baker Park Reserve
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12.6k |
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763-694-7660 |
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The trails pass through a nice combination of woods and lakes. |
| Maplewood |
28
Battle Creek Regional Park East
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6.0k |
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651-748-2500 |
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Rated easy to difficult. Parking located along Lower Afton Road, east of McKnight Road. |
| Marine on St. Croix |
29
Jackson Meadow
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10.5K |
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Rolling trails along the St. Croix River bluff located at Jackson Meadows. Most of the trail system is south of the housing area, although some trails are set at the Central Meadow. |
| Marine on St. Croix |
30
William O'Brien State Park
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17.7k |
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651-433-0500 |
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A wonderful course, mainly in the woods, with a number of good hills. |
| Minneapolis |
31
City of Lakes Loppet Trail
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35km |
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612-715-1479 |
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This course uses the initial 5-7K of the Theodore Wirth trail system, then breaks off the Theodore Wirth trails south of the chalet, near the railroad underpass on the far east side. The trails wind southward through the woods (and over some big hills), before hitting Brownie, Cedar, Lake of the Isles, and Lake Calhoun. Mpls Park Board grooms the trail system. Park at Theodore Wirth or Wirth Beach. |
| Minneapolis |
32
Columbia Golf Course
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8K |
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612-789-2627 |
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Located off Central Ave, in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. One of the oldest golf courses in the Cities. |
| Minneapolis |
33
Francis Gross Golf Course
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612-789-2542 |
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Located near the intersection of Hwy 35W and 280. |
| Minneapolis |
34
Hiawatha Golf Course
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3.1K |
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612-724-7715 |
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Located just off Minnehaha Parkway, north of Lake Nokomis. |
| Minneapolis |
35
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
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12K |
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763-522-4584 |
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One of the oldest venues in the Twin Cities, the north side features some incredible hills while the south side is primarily flat. New lighted loop with snowmaking. |
| Minnetrista |
36
Burl Oaks Golf Club
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6.5K |
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952-472-7017 |
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The golf course trail wanders through thick strands of woods, around ponds and over gentle hills. Restaurant and bar with an outdoor fire pit near the front side trail to stay warm and enjoy a hot chocolate. |
| New Brighton |
37
Irondale Trails
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2.9K |
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Trails flow on hilly terrain along Rice Creek on Ramsey County open space land. Maintained by Irondale high school ski team and volunteers. Access from Irondale athletic fields or Poppyseed Drive. |
| Plymouth |
38
Eagle Lake Regional Park
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6km |
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763-694-7695 |
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The trail is located about two blocks West of Hwy 169 on Bass Lake Rd. Overall this is a nice little gem. The terrain is very gentle and seems an ideal place for a family with small children or beginner skiers. |
| Plymouth |
39
French Regional Park
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9.3k |
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763-694-7750 |
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A nice set of trails with rolling hills. The first lighted trail system in the metro, it still attracts a lot of after-work skiers. |
| Prior Lake |
40
Cleary Lake Regional Park
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15.4km |
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763-694-7777 |
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Trails range from beginner to intermediate level. 6.8km of the trails are lighted daily until 10 p.m.. |
| Ramsey |
41
Rum River Central Regional Park
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9K |
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763-757-3920 |
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Trails wind through a slightly hilly section of old growth forest along the Rum River. |
| Richfield |
42
Wood Lake Nature Center
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4K |
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612-861-9365 |
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A beautiful little nature preserve right in the middle of Richfield. |
| Rosemount |
43
Lone Rock Trail
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18K |
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651-423-2455 |
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Groomed trails through gently rolling terrain, woodland, and agricultural land. Part of the U of M's UMore Park. |
| Saint Paul |
44
Battle Creek Regional Park West
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8.0k |
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651-748-2500 |
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Top notch, hilly and twisting course through prairie and woods. There are 4K of lighted trails. Parking lot located off Winthrop St. Ski Games trail segment is located on west side of Battle Creek Rd. |
| Saint Paul |
45
Como Golf Course
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5k |
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651-488-9673 |
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Trails are on the golf course. Some nice hills but most of the course is pretty exposed. There is one back leg that is quite shaded and seems to hold snow long after the rest of the course loses it. Rentals at the chalet. |
| Saint Paul |
46
Fort Snelling State Park
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18.0k |
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612-725-2390 |
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The most popular trail is the Pike Island loop offering views of the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. |
| Saint Paul |
47
Highland 9-hole Golf Course
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3.0k |
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Rated beginner to intermediate. |
| Saint Paul |
48
Phalen Golf Course
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10.0k |
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651-266-6400 |
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Most of the trails are on the golf course, thus pretty open and fairly flat. The course really winds back and forth. |
| Shoreview |
49
Snail/Grass Lakes
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5.0k |
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651-748-2500 |
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These trails have both wooded and marsh land characteristics. Easy to intermediate level of difficulty. |
| Stillwater |
50
Brown's Creek Nature Preserve
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4.5K |
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Located on the western edge of Stillwater, a primarily flat to moderate course with classic and skating. |
| Stillwater |
51
Pine Point Park
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8km |
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651-772-7935 |
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Small park near the end of the Gateway Trail. There is beautiful scenery with trails winding through pine forest, and near small lakes and picturesque farms. The course is quiet, sheltered, and has a lot of fun roling hills. Most of the terrain is intermediate in difficulty. |
| Vadnais Heights |
52
Vadnais/Sucker Lakes
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9k |
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651-748-2500 |
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Trails wind around Sucker and Vadnais lakes. Generally flat terrain. |
| Victoria |
53
Carver Park Reserve
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20.5k |
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952-446-1801 |
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Trails available for beginning to intermediate skiers over a wide variety of terrain, from, hardwood forests to marshlands. |
| White Bear Township |
54
Tamarack Nature Center
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5.0k |
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651-407-5350 |
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Ski through beautiful prairie, woodland, and marsh, with abundant wildlife. 1km practice loop. Easy to intermediate level of difficulty. Visitor center with ski rental. |
Classic only trails