Public cross-country trails

Itasca State Park Cross-Country Ski Trails

Minnesota

Permit or pass requiredOperating seasonal businessOfficial website

About Itasca State Park 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 state park ski trail system of about 33.7 km.
  • DNR trail notes mention skate-ski grooming or skate trail here.

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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
33.7 km

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

Skiing here: Skate skiing.

Amenities: Grooming.

Weather forecast

Today
50°F · Partly Sunny
Tonight
32°F · Partly Cloudy
Saturday
51°F · Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain · 46% precip.
Saturday Night
46°F · Chance Light Rain then Cloudy · 49% precip.
Sunday
62°F · Mostly Cloudy · 11% precip.
Sunday Night
49°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain · 20% precip.

National Weather Service forecast near the trailhead area (about 1,552 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

Checked against the operator's or land manager's site. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.

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