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Essex Park Ski Trails
Rochester, MN
8K
Skating/Classic
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A mix of newly constructed trails and existing bike paths located at Essex Park in NW Rochester. The northern trails are mostly wooded with many nice hills while the southern trails run through newly planted prairie. Groomed for both skate and classic by volunteers of the Rochester Active Sport Club.
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2025-2026 season
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Essex was groomed and tracks set on Wednesday afternoon. Skate deck is in great shape with some thin spots on top of wind exposed hills. Tracks in the woods and south prairie loops are good. Tracks were not set on the 55 St. loop.
(Andrew Wood)
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Essex was rolled and combed this morning. Trails are soft so you may sink in a bit, therefore go with your B skis.
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(Andrew Wood)