Public cross-country trails

French Rapids XC Ski Area Cross-Country Ski Trails

Minnesota

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About French Rapids XC Ski Area Cross-Country Ski Trails

Cross-country trails designated by a public land manager (park, forest, county).

  • Listed on the Minnesota DNR Great Minnesota Ski Pass map as a local or grant-in-aid ski trail system of about 16 km.

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Season

Usual season
Winter, snow dependent (see DNR trail conditions)
2026-27 announced opening
Not yet announced
2026-27 announced closing
Not yet announced
Today's conditions
Check the official site for lifts, trails and snow

Terrain and facilities

Cross-country trails
16 km

Source: maps.dnr.state.mn.us.

Amenities: Grooming.

Weather forecast

Today
49°F · Mostly Sunny
Tonight
36°F · Partly Cloudy · 1% precip.
Saturday
52°F · Chance Rain Showers · 44% precip.
Saturday Night
48°F · Rain Showers Likely · 55% precip.
Sunday
60°F · Mostly Cloudy · 8% precip.
Sunday Night
50°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers · 24% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the trailhead area (about 1,204 ft), issued recently. Summit weather can differ. Full forecast at weather.gov

Snow report: see the official site for current snowfall, base depth and grooming.

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Sources and verification

Listed by an official ski or tourism association. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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