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Rochester, MN
8K
Skating/Classic
No
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507-285-7050
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This is a county park that contains 1300 acres. They groom about 5 miles of trails. The park is both wooded and hilly and the trails are well marked with maps at most intersections.
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Reports 1 to 7 of 7    Month: Jan | Dec
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Night
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Very skiable, I skied all the west trails. Track was moderate quality, absent for about half of the trails, but groomer marks made for easy classic still. Skate deck is narrow in some places (only between tracker tracks in some places). Many places with leaves. Quite a few sticks, some branches and rocks. Some exposed grass and dirt. But again, very skiable.
(Jon Knutson)
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The multi-use trails at Chester Woods Park were combed out today. Classic track was set earlier in the week and was left alone.
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(Celeste Lewis)
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Morning
Firsthand: Both 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Overall most of the park groomed for classic and skate. The upper lookout trails were a bit crusted/iced with a few worn spots, but the lower prairie dog trails were perfect!
(Ana Creo)
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
No grooming as of yet. Some snocat tracks to ski classic on the trails. Good coverage of snow in most spots. The open areas are a bit thin on top of ice but skiable.
(Dan Breitkopf)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
This is the best skiing I've had at Chester Woods Park. Unfortunately, it was 38° when I got onto the trail today. Much of the trail looked to be groomed for both classic and skate. Not sure how long the trail but it was very enjoyable today!
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(Pamela Peterson)
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Classic track set on about 80% of the trail. Good conditions with a rare exposed stick or rock. Some oak leaves.
(Rob Stroebel)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Conditions were soft with some bare spots. The trails were groomed but classic track not set. Mostly saw grass not many rocks or roots visible.
(Dan Breitkopf)