Downhill and Telemark Skiing
Experience the thrill of swooshing down the slopes in the Twin Cities. Or if telemark skiing is more your speed, try "free-heeling" it down our hills. Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington and the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek in Maple Grove offer downhill ski areas for all skill levels, from training hills to Olympic-level training jumps. The downhill ski areas feature snowmaking and well-groomed hills for unbeatable winter fun.
Where To Ski
Upcoming Events
Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener
Dec. 7 | Elm Creek
Celebrate cross-country skiing at this free festival! Enjoy a day of ski tours, lessons, rentals and more.
Passes
See rates for Hyland Hills Ski Area and the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek.
New to skiing or need a refresher? Take a lesson at Hyland Hills Ski Area or the Winter Recreation Area of Elm Creek.
Get great benefits, including a free season pass, competitive wages, a fast-paced environment, flexible hours and more. Check out all employment opportunities and apply today!
Volunteering
Three Rivers Parks Ski Patrol is always looking for enthusiastic Alpine and Nordic skiers and snowboarders who enjoy helping others in a winter environment. Contact Ashley O'Rourke, Volunteer Supervisor to learn more, 763-694-7802.
Other Things To Do
Cross-country Skiing
Three Rivers features 80 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails at various locations. Trails are available for skiers of all skill levels. Don't forget to check trail conditions before you head out.
New this season - cross-country ski equipment rentals are available online and are encouraged before arriving at the park.
Skijoring & Dog Sledding
If you have a dog with some pent-up winter energy, bring it to Three Rivers Parks for fun exercise where we have designated trails for skijoring and dog sledding.
Mountain Biking
If you’re looking for your own adventure, give mountain biking a try in Three Rivers. There are designated mountain bike trails at Carver, Elm Creek, Lake Rebecca and Murphy-Hanrehan parks and other paved bike/hike trails of varying terrain and difficulty for mountain bikers of any skill level.
Sledding
It’s easy to feel like a kid again in Three Rivers, where you'll find some of the best sledding hills in town. Just bundle up and grab a sled for hours of exhilarating fun.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is just one more way you can enjoy the wintry Minnesota outdoors. From group or private lessons to equipment rental to impeccably groomed hills for every skill level, the Hyland Hills Ski Area and the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek have everything you need to carve up the slopes.
Tubing
If you like sledding, you’ll love snow tubing at the Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek. Ride a moving sidewalk up a hill 10 stories high and then soar back down on a specially designed inner tube. Once you get to the bottom, do it all over again.
Advance reservations are strongly encouraged; please check availability online before coming to the hill. Reservations can be made online or by calling our reservations office at 763-559-6700.