Baker Winter Trailhead
When winter sets in, Baker Winter Trailhead becomes your launching point for outdoor fun. Whiz down the sledding hill or glide along groomed cross-country ski trails.
Main Number:
763-694-7660Chalet hours: Daily, 9 AM–5 PM (as trail conditions allow)
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9.1 miles of trails
Baker offers high-quality trails for skiers of all abilities. Trails groomed daily for classic and skate skiing take you through woods and meadow.
A Three Rivers Park District daily or annual pass is required for skiers ages 12 and older. Purchase your daily or annual pass online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
When the snow piles up, go for a slide down Baker's groomed sledding hill! Find the hill near the clubhouse. Tubes, railed sleds, and snowboards are not allowed. Check the hill's status before you visit.
6.3 miles of trails
Opportunities abound for snowshoeing at Baker. Those looking to venture on their own can travel along the multi-use trail or go off trail at the Baker Campground.
Please note: Snowshoeing is not permitted on cross-country ski trails unless otherwise noted.
Snowshoe Rentals
Rent snowshoes online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700 and hit the designated trails at the clubhouse.
Cross-Country Ski Passes
Skiers age 12 and older are required to have a daily or annual Three Rivers ski pass.
Purchase your daily or annual pass online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Equipment Rental
Cross-country Ski Rentals
Cross-country skis can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Due to limited equipment and indoor capacity, reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.
Snowshoe Rentals
Snowshoes can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow.
Reservations can be made online or over the phone by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Due to limited equipment and indoor capacity, reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.
Equipment Rental Policies
- Rental Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 12 hours prior to rental time to receive 100% of the rental fee.
No refunds will be provided less than 12 hours prior to rental time.
- Late Return Fee
Rental equipment returned after the two-hour limit will be charged a late fee of $25.
Winter Trail Conditions
Check the ski and snowshoe trail conditions before you visit!
Parking
Parking is available at the Baker Chalet. See the interactive map above for more information.
Multi-use Trail
The multi-use trail allows for hiking, snowshoeing, dog walking (on leash), skijoring, dog sledding and mountain biking.
The trail can be accessed by parking at the horse trailer lot, located south on County Road 201 (Homestead Trail).
Other trails
The campground road is plowed for hiking and dogs on-leash. You can access the road by parking at the Baker Campground entrance.
Snowshoeing is allowed throughout the campground.
Summer
For summer operations, please visit the Baker National Golf Course page.
Baker PDF maps
Find all printable maps of Baker on the Baker Park Reserve page.
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