Explore Minnesota Winter Trails Update - March 24, 2022

Cross-country skiing on the Central Gunflint Ski Trail System out of Bearskin Lodge

This is your Explore Minnesota Winter Trails Update.

Warm temperatures have caused trail conditions to deteriorate rapidly. Most cross-country ski and snowmobile trails are either in poor condition or have been closed, and grooming has been suspended for the remainder of the season. There are a few exceptions in the far northeast corner of the state near International Falls and Grand Marais, but skiers and snowmobilers are advised to call ahead for the most current conditions before traveling. This is the final Explore Minnesota Winter Trails Update of the 2021/2022 winter season.

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Northeast Region

International Falls/Rainy Lake

Roughly 1 foot of snow fell on trails in the International Falls/Rainy Lake vicinity on Tuesday. While grooming has been suspended, riders should enjoy decent conditions on area snowmobile trails for another week or so. Learn more about International Falls/Rainy Lake snowmobile trails. The Tilson Creek Ski Trail near the Rainy Lake Visitors Center is reported to be rolled and in good condition for cross-country skiing.

Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail

In Cook County, just north of Grand Marais up the Gunflint Trail, the Central Gunflint Ski Trail System remains in good condition. Roughly 6 inches of new snow fell during the recent snowstorm and trails should be freshly groomed by the weekend. Most sections of trail have a base measuring 4-8 inches. Off-trail snow depth is 15-24 inches. Conditions should be similar for other ski trail systems along the Gunflint Trail. For the most current ski and snowmobile trail conditions in the area, check out the Cook County Winter Trail Conditions page.

All cross-country ski and snowmobile trails maintained by Minnesota DNR state parks and trails are either in poor condition or have been closed for the season in this region of the state.

Northwest Region

All cross-country ski and snowmobile trails maintained by Minnesota DNR state parks and trails are either in poor condition or have been closed for the season.

Central Region

All cross-country ski and snowmobile trails maintained by Minnesota DNR state parks and trails are either in poor condition or have been closed for the season.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

All cross-country ski and snowmobile trails maintained by Minnesota DNR state parks and trails are either in poor condition or have been closed for the season.

Southern Region

All cross-country ski and snowmobile trails maintained by Minnesota DNR state parks and trails are either in poor condition or have been closed for the season.

Information used to compile the Winter Trails Update is provided courtesy of the Minnesota DNR, the Three Rivers Park District and communities throughout the state.

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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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