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Essex Park Ski Trails
Rochester, MN
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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 17, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Very icy this morning, but already starting to thaw anywhere the sun hits. All trails are still skiable, but dirt, sticks, and grass are starting to poke through anywhere that gets much sun. It appears to have been groomed ~2 days ago, so it's pretty tracked up, especially in the icy areas.
(Amy Hocraffer)
Friday, December 12, 2025
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All ]
Essex was groomed this afternoon. Tracks have not been set but skate deck looks great. Bundle up!
(Andrew Wood)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Essex was groomed on Wednesday and the snow is good with all trails open. A few spots have some grass or dirt coming up where animals have dug, but they're easy to ski around. The wooded areas are especially nice!
(Amy Hocraffer)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
New to Rochester skiing. Skied all the trails found them to be in good early season condition. Could use some snow to freshen things up. I used my good skis, but had to work around some dirt spots on some downhills and corners. Really not bad.
(Greg Urban)
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)

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