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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2020-2021 season
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Reports 1 to 8 of 8    Month: Feb | Jan | Dec
Friday, February 5, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
We did get a little dusting of snow so the groomers went out and groomed the skate ski on the outer loop. Turned out fair.
Photos:
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Today was my very first time out cross country skiing so I don't have anything to compare it to but I thought they seemed pretty good. There are a few spots that the classic trails are not set that great due to being skied quite a bit and unfortunately there are many people that have walked on the path. But overall I thought the trails seemed good and it was a great first time out!
Photos:
(Melissa Wagner)
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Groomer went out this morning. There are a few icy spots and a few bare spots. Trails are in fair to good condition.
Photos:
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Had a lovely classic ski today at Quarry. Both loops were groomed for classic with the outer loop also being groomed for skate skiing. Tracks were holding up well . Special thanks to Park groomers for taking advantage of the new snow. Also, new signs are helping to keep walkers off the trail. It was great to see so many folks out enjoy the day and the offerings of this great park!
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(Molly Weyrens)
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
A bit of snow arrived! A couple inches of snow was enough to get the groomers out Sunday morning. Outside Loop groomed with one set of classic tracks and skate ski. Inside Loop groomed with two sets of classic tracks. Lights are on from 4 - 10 PM. Conditions are good.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Morning
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
With the rain and freezing temperatures, the trails are in poor condition. There are dirt spots in some areas and icy in other areas. Groomers will not be going out.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Friday, January 8, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
The trails have only been packed and no classic tracks have been set. Snow depth: 1". The trails are fair to poor. Some areas have dirt spots, some areas become icy, and unfortunately the trails have been walked on.
Photos:
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
After receiving about 3 inches of new snow, the groomers went out and packed all the trails. Good for skate skis. Classic tracks will not be set until there’s more snow.
(Julie Nistler, Stearns County Parks)