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Highland National Golf Course
Saint Paul, MN
5K
Skating/Classic
No
No
651-695-3774
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There is a 3K beginner loop with a double set of classic decks and a skate ski deck and 2K intermediate loop with a classic deck and a skate ski deck. Rentals and ski passes are available inside the chalet (inside the clubhouse).
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2022-2023 season
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Friday, December 30, 2022
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The 18 hole has improved significantly since its first groom, although the classic and skate deck still have some bare spots. Come check out the City of St. Paul's newest trail!
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(James Bezanson)
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
How cool is this!? More skiing right in the heart of St. Paul. I saw the reports for Highland National Golf Course and wrongly thought someone was misattributing reports for Highland 9-Hole, but alas we do in fact have two skiing options right next to one another. What I love about this new option is how flat it is... there is a "beginner" and "intermediate" loop, but all of it is super flat... even flatter than Highland 9 right across the street. Lots of people need a flat course when they are starting out and this is a great option for those folks. As for today's conditions, very soft and sticky (just the reality of the warm weather) with a few bare spots that are easy to step around. Really great option and excited that St. Paul is investing in cross country.
(Matt Sargent)
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Skied the full loop and it is going to be awesome after some colder temps help set it up. It's currently pretty soft from both warm temps and not a lot of compaction from use. The course flows nicely though. Great job groomers and City of St Paul!
(Joseph Altendahl)
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Welcome to cross county skiing at the Highland National Golf course. The 18 hole has finally been groomed. There were lots of wind drifts, and grass exposure. Did our best trying to knock them all down and put the trail in decent snow. Classic is anywhere between one and 2 inches with grass exposure in many areas. Skate deck is 2 to 4 inches with the occasional washboard and snow drift bumps. Grooming plans: Plan to be re-groomed tomorrow morning. Hopefully we can shape it better when it's colder.
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(James Bezanson)
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ B skis ]
Not groomed, but there were skied in classic tracks around the course. Good coverage, not much drifting. I used rock skis, but didn't hit anything.
(Erik Pieh)
Friday, December 9, 2022
Evening
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Classic trails were mixed, many spots with nicely defined trails, but some spots where the trails vanish or could use better grooming. Good depth to the snow, only a few spots on wind-ward side of the hills with exposed grass. Overall in decent shape, definitely skiable, just have to carve your own path for some short lengths.
(Nash Edgerton Hall)

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