Trail Detail

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Waite Park, MN
6.8km
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
320-255-6172
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The 4.2 miles of trails loop through trees, wetlands, prairies, and past granite quarries and rock remnants. Trails are rated Easy and Intermediate. Parts of the trails are groomed for skate skiing along with the classic. Check out the four miles of lighted trails.
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2017-2018 season
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Friday, March 16, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Quarry Park's skate ski on the outer loop was groomed this morning. All the classic tracks are from earlier this week. The trails are in fair condition with icy spots.
Photos:
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Monday, March 12, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomers were out this morning. Outer loop is skate ski and a single classic track. Inside loop is double classic track. All trails are in good condition with a few icy spots.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Friday, March 9, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomers went out this afternoon and were able to get everything in pretty good condition but there are a few icy spots.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
After receiving another 8 inches of snow, the groomers were out and set double classic tracks in the inside loop and the single track along with the skate ski on the outer loop. The conditions are excellent except for a few slushy areas so we'll go with "good" all around.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Friday, March 2, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomers were out early this afternoon. They were able to set double classic ski tracks in the inner loop. There is minimal snow near the prairie section, but the rest of the trail is in good condition. The outer loop has been groomed for skate ski only and in good condition.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The warm temps are deteriorating the trails. As of this morning, most of the trails are still considered to be in good condition but there are a few bare spots and some icy areas.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomers were out this morning and set the double classic ski tracks in the inner loop. The outside has a single classic track and skate ski. All the trails are in excellent condition.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Friday, February 23, 2018
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We received 4 inches of new snow overnight and the groomers were out this morning. The outside loop is groomed for skate ski and a single classic track is set. The inside loop has double classic ski tracks set. All trails are in excellent condition!
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Afternoon
Grooming Scheduling 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
Classic tracks are gone. Skate ski is an option on the outer and inside loops. Fair to poor. We need snow! Moonlight Ski Event on January 5th will include hiking on the lighted trails.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomers were out this morning. The outer loop is in Fair condition for Skate Ski. The inner loop has one single classic ski track and is Fair condition with a few bare spots. The lights are on from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Photos:
(Julie Nistler)