Carver Winter Trailhead
Hit the cross-country ski trails, single track or archery range from the Carver Winter Trailhead. Bring your own skis or rent them online and pick them up from the Carver trailhead building. Drop in when you first arrive for information. For hiking, snowshoeing and sledding, head to Lowry Nature Center.
Monday–Friday: Noon–5 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM
Building Hours & Information
The building is only open weather-permitting, when the ski trails are open.
Please check the trail conditions before you head out.
- Regular Hours
- Mondays–Fridays: Noon–5 PM
- Saturdays & Sundays: 9 AM–5 PM
- Holiday Hours
- December 20–23: 9 AM–5 PM
- December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9 AM–2 PM
- December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
- December 26–January 4: 9 AM–5 PM
Interactive Map of Carver
Things To Do
Archery
The stationary archery range is open year-round. The walk-through range is closed in the winter. Learn more about the Carver Archery Range.
Cross-country Skiing
11.3 miles of trails
Trails groomed for classic and skate skiing wind through the western portion of the park, passing scenic overlooks along the way. One trail leads to Lowry Nature Center. Don't forget to check the trail conditions before you head out.
Mountain Biking
10.3 miles
The Monarch Singletrack Trail at Carver Park Reserve is open year-round and offers trails for adapted, beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.
Cross-country Ski Passes
Skiers age 12 and older must have a daily or annual Three Rivers cross-country ski pass.
Purchase your daily or annual pass online or by calling Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Ski Trail Conditions
Check ski trail conditions before you visit.
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. Reserving equipment prior to arriving is highly encouraged.
Rental Equipment 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.
Parking
Parking is available at the winter trailhead. See the interactive map above.
Other Trails
Other trails cannot be accessed from the winter trailhead.
Hiking and Snowshoeing Trails
Hiking and snowshoeing trails begin at Lowry Nature Center.
Sledding Hill
The sledding hill is just steps from Lowry Nature Center.
Hiking and Dog Walking
Hiking and dog walking is permitted on the winter walking trail near the dog off-leash area.
Carver PDF Maps
Find all printable maps of Carver on the Carver Park Reserve page.
Summer
In the summer, the Carver Winter Trailhead is the Carver Archery Range.
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