Cross Country Ski Trails in Minnesota

Some Cross Country Skiing Basics Will Get You Out on Minnesota's Ski Trails for
Wonderful Winter Fun

"Skinny skiing" trails can be found in all parts of Minnesota including the Twin Cities area. Some of the best metro cross country ski trails are in Murphey Hanrehan park in Savage, Battle Creek park in St. Paul and Lebanon Hills in Eagan. The Three Rivers Park District has more lighted ski trails that any other location in the U.S.

Other well known cross country ski areas in Minnesota include Maplelag Resort near Detroit Lakes and The Lodge at Giants Ridge about an hour north of Duluth. Gunflint Lodge, Grand Marais is in another Minnesota cross-country skiing paradise. As well, candlelight ski nights events are held in many Minnesota state parks and on other popular ski trails.

If you have never tried cross-country skiing, you can easily learn some cross country skiing basics and cross country skiing tips.

Cross-country ski equipment can be purchased online or in sporting goods stores all over Minnesota.

A Minnesota Ski Pass is required when skiing in many areas, including Minnesota state parks and in areas that charge a trail fee. Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system. You can purchase a Minnnesota cross-country Ski Pass online or at the Minnesota DNR headquarters.

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