
Trail Conditions — Cross-Country Skiing
At the beginning of the winter season, snowfall may be minimal. A minimum of 4-6 inches of snow is needed to pack trails depending on moisture content. When snow depth increases, trails will be groomed with tracks for classical skiing set.
Due to weather and other conditions (snowfall, wind, condition of snow, vegetation and trail terrain), cross-country ski trail conditions may change and trails may occasionally be closed. Some trails may also be congested during certain times when they are used for cross-country ski races. Before you head out, check trail conditions below, or call the park you wish to visit.
A daily pass or annual ski pass can be purchased online.
Advance equipment reservation is required. Cross-country ski sets can be reserved up to seven days in advance as trail conditions allow. Reserve your skis.
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Condition Definitions
Good: Firm pack and/or tracks recently set; no bare spots and track is firm.
Fair: Minimal bare spots, minimal icy spots.
Poor: Track and/or pack deteriorated over much of the trail; some portions of trail may be closed; icy spots beginning to affect skiability; bare spots on at least 10 percent of trail.
Closed: Lack of snow, dangerously icy conditions or maintenance work in progress.
Grooming Definitions
Packed: Trails are packed for skate skiing.
Tracked: Tracks are set for classic skiing.
Groomed: Trails are packed for skate skiing and tracks are set for classical skiing.
Ungroomed: Trails are not packed or tracked. Break your own trail.
Trail Conditions
Baker Park Reserve
Poor; Packed: All trails, except Evergreen
Closed: Evergreen
Multi-Use Trail: Open; Packed on February 8th.
Note: Ski chalet is open from 9 AM - 5 PM, as trail conditions allow. Rentals are unavailable until trail conditions improve.
Updated: February 9, 2025, 8:09 AM
Carver Park Reserve
Open; Ungroomed: All trails
Note: The ski trailhead building is open. Rentals are unavailable until trail conditions improve.
Updated: February 8 2025, 11:30 AM
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Closed: All trails
Note: No rentals available. Visitor center is open from 9 AM–5 PM daily.
Updated: December 27, 2024, 8:00 AM
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Multi-Use Trail: Open; Ungroomed
Note: Ski pass not required.
Updated: January 16, 2025, 11:00 AM
Eagle Lake Regional Park
Closed: All trails
Updated: February 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Good; Groomed: Valley Trail
Fair; Packed: Northern Lights, Lake Trail, Creek Trail
Closed: Eagle & Monarch Trails
Notes: Chalet is open & Rentals are available Mon–Fri from 9 AM–9 PM and Sat & Sun from 8 AM-9 PM.
High School Meets: Feb. 10 at 4 PM
Updated: February 9, 2025, 7:50 AM
French Regional Park
Closed: All trails
Notes: Visitor Center is open from 9 AM–5 PM. Rentals are unavailable until trail conditions improve.
Updated: February 8, 2025, 10:15 AM
Glen Lake Golf Center
Closed: Glen Trail
Notes: Closed
Updated: February 8, 2025, 9:00 AM
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
Good; Groomed: Star Loop, Willow Creek, Frog Town, Scenic Foothills, Boulder Ridge
Closed: Lake Loop, Hill, Oak Knob, North, Nature Center
Notes: Visitor center is open from 9 AM–8 PM. Rentals are available.
Updated: February 7, 2025, 9:30 AM
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Multi-Use Trail: Open; Ungroomed
Note: Ski pass not required.
Updated: January 16, 2025, 11:00 AM
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Closed: All trails
Updated: December 23, 2024, 8:30 AM