Winter yurt off the Gunflint Trail -- conditions remain very good for skiing on some Gunflint Trail ski trails
Most ski and snowmobile trails in Minnesota have either been downgraded to poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow. One exception is the Gunflint Trail running northwest out of Grand Marais where skiers can still find very good conditions. As always, please call ahead for the most current trail conditions before traveling. If traveling to the Gunflint Trail is not an option this weekend, consider the fast-growing sport of winter biking!
Northeast Region
Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail
In Cook County, just outside of Grand Marais up the Gunflint Trail, conditions for the Upper Gunflint Ski Trail System are wonderful for this time of year. Another two or three inches of fresh snow is being groomed into the trail base. The trail base is 4-5 inches deep on average. Similar conditions can be found along the ski trails at Pincushion Mountain. Check out the web cam images from sites along the Gunflint Trail.
Most other ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow.
Northwest Region
All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow.
Central Region
All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow.
Twin Cities Greater Metropolitan Vicinity
All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow.
Southern Region
All ski and snowmobile trails in this region of the state are either in poor condition or have been closed due to a lack of snow.
Explore Minnesota will report winter trail conditions each Thursday during the winter season, with updates as changes in conditions warrant. Information used to compile the Winter Trails Update is provided courtesy of the Minnesota DNR, Voyageurs National Park, the Three Rivers Park District, and communities throughout the state.
Begin planning your winter getaway by one of our travel counselors at 888-VISITMN (888-847-4866), or request a customized travel planner at Contact a Travel Counselor.
Please note that a Snowmobile State Trail sticker is required for all snowmobiles operating on state or grant-in-aid trails. All cross-country skiers on state park or forest ski trails, or on state or grant-in-aid trails, who are 16 years or older must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. For further information, contact the Department of Natural Resources, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-888-646-6367. To order cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers, dial 1-888-665-4236 or access the DNR Online License Sales web site. To locate a license center in Minnesota to purchase ski passes and snowmobile stickers, check out DNR License Agents
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