 Minnesota Central
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| Battle Lake |
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Glendalough State Park
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6.0m |
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218-864-0110 |
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One of the last large tracts of undeveloped lakeshore in western Minnesota (9.2 miles) lies within the park. The gently rolling topography is an excellent example of original landscape transition from prairie to northern hardwoods. This hilly, lake-strewn, and partially wooded countryside is an excellent setting for x-country skiing. Most trails are fairly level, and easy to ski. |
| Brainerd |
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Crow Wing State Park
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10.3k |
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218-829-8022 |
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Nice trails through the woods along the Mississippi River. Novice to Intermediate. |
| Brainerd |
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French Rapids X-C Area
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16k |
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218-963-4762 |
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I've heard stories of incredible climbs and descents. Offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Mainly expert trails. |
| Brainerd |
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Northland Arboretum
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20k |
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218-829-8770 |
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Nice winding trails, the Arboretum trails are rated beginner to moderate and are located right in Brainerd. Nearly 5K of the trails are lighted. |
| Brainerd |
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Pine Beach Trail
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40k |
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800-272-4867 |
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Cragun's has upgrade the grooming in recent years. Connects with Legacy Trails. |
| Cambridge |
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Spirit River Nature Area
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6 km |
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Trails roll through the woods along the Rum River, in the West Park section. |
| Cambridge |
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Springvale County Park
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8km |
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Mildly rolling to level trails in multiple loops through prairie and woods. |
| Carlos |
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Lake Carlos State Park
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5 mi |
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320-852-7200 |
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Classic-only trails are moderate in difficulty and cover rolling terrain. |
| Center City |
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Wild River State Park
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55k |
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651-583-2125 |
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With trails from beginners to expert and a very modern, heated trail center, Wild River State Park is one of the hidden gems for cross-country skiing in eastern Minnesota. The Aspen Knob loop is extremely challenging. |
| Cokato |
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Collinwood Park
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6.5km |
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763-682-7693 |
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4 miles of classic groomed trails. Intermediate level. Trails go through woods and open grass lands, view of Collinwood Lake and wetlands. Deer, turkey and pheasants are likely to be seen.
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| Deerwood |
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Larson Lake
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20K |
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All classical, mainly single track trails. Terrain varies from challenging to easy. |
| Fergus Falls |
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Spidahl Ski Gaard
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20.0K |
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218-736-5097 |
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Spidahl Ski Gard (farm in Norsk) is a private touring center located in sugar maple hills four miles south of Maplewood State Park. It has trails groomed for classical and skate skiing with ski and snowshoe rentals available. The owners, Cindy and David Spidahl, love to ski and it shows in the trail layout and grooming. |
| Glenwood |
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Barsness Park
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4k |
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320-634-3636 |
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Trails wind through the park's 150-acre wildlife preserve. Located on the south end of Glenwood. A technical, hilly course. |
| Kensington |
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Andes Tower Hill Ski Area
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20km |
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320-965-2455 |
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Nice variety of terrain on mostly wooded trails adjacent to commercial ski area. Both classical and skating tracks. On some Saturdays, breakfast is served at a warming house halfway down the trail--call for availability. 1.5km lighted. |
| Loerch |
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Wolf Lake Ski Trails
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15K |
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218-824-1114 |
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The terrain is level to hilly. The forest is a mixture of hardwoods and mature pine. |
| Maple Lake |
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Robert Ney Regional Park
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5.6km |
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763-682-7693 |
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3.5 miles of classic groomed trails. Marshes and forest canopy, excellent area to view wildlife. Intermediate skiers will enjoy this park. With small hills and flat areas it is an excellent destination.
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| McGregor |
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Remote Lake Solitude Area
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7.8K |
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218-426-3271 |
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Hardwood forest and conifer stands along rolling hills with 13 km of wilderness touring with vista overlooks and 100-foot elevation changes. Log shelters. Located northeast of McGregor in the Savanna State Forest, adjacent to Savanna Portage State Park. |
| Milaca |
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Milaca Trails
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10.0k |
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320-983-3141 |
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The city of Milaca trails are single tracked and groomed for traditional skiiing. These trails are open to mountain biking (12 mi.) in the non-snow season. |
| Monticello |
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Harry Larson County Forest
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3.2km |
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763-682-7693 |
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Two miles of classic groomed trails. Just North of Lake Maria State Park this is and excellent warm up. With rolling terrain, mature oak forest with pockets of big tooth aspen, this is primarily for the intermediate skiers.
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| Monticello |
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Lake Maria State Park
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26.0k |
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763-878-2325 |
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Beginner to intermediate skill level, primarily intermediate. Rolling terrain goes through wooded areas, old growth forest areas, and past lakes and ponds. |
| Monticello |
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Montissippi Park
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3.5km |
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763-682-7693 |
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Two miles of classic groomed trails. These trails are set on a paved trail. Flat trails through a pine plantation next to the Mississippi River. Good for first time or beginner skiers.
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| Moose Lake |
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Moose Lake State Park
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5km |
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218-485-5420 |
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Easy to moderate skiing. |
| Mora |
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Vasaloppet Nordic Center Trails
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5K |
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320-679-2629 |
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This trail system starts and ends at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center, located on the north edge of town. The Nordic Center offers a waxing room, showers, and a sauna. Open throughout the season. |
| New London |
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Sibley State Park
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16.8K |
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320-354-2055 |
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Intermediate to challenging trails with lots of ups and downs. Double tracked, predominantly one-way loop trails. Skate ski from park office to Mt. Tom for a spectacular winter panoramic view of the area. |
| Nisswa |
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Grand View Lodge - The Pines
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23 km |
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800-432-3788 |
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Gentle trails running through The Pines Golf course at Grand View Lodge. Trails groomed by Ginzugroomer on a daily basis, mostly classical with about 10K skating. Mostly Intermediate to some Expert. |
| Onamia |
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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
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32K |
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320-532-3523 |
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Ski trails available for beginners to expert skiers. The park has 10.9 K of easy trail, 12.4 K of moderate trails and 8.7 K of difficult trails. All trails go through wooded terrain. Ski rental is available in the park. |
| Saint Augusta |
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Warner Lake Park
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6km |
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320-255-6172 |
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Trails are mostly easy and intermediate but there are a few challenging sections. |
| Saint Cloud |
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Graystone Trails
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17km |
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About 17km total of trail loops near the St. Cloud penitentiary. Some scenic woods and great hills. Just a mile from the Mississippi, trails run on land that was formerly a farm and takes skiers through pastures, forests, and apple orchards. Trails are mostly easy to intermediate with a few challenging hills. |
| Saint Cloud |
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Riverside Park
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15k |
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320-255-7216 |
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Flat to rolling hills right in downtown St. Cloud, just above the Mississippi River. |
| Saint Cloud |
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VA Medical Center
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2.5km |
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Located across the street from Apollo High School, the flat, grass field (one small hill) is groomed and offers a decent low snow skiing option. |
| Saint Joseph |
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Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park
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5.2K |
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The Wildwood Ski Trail is about 3.5 miles long, with 1/2 mile of trail crossing private property. This is one of the most beautiful public ski touring trails in Central Minnesota. |
| Sandstone |
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Audubon Center of the North Woods
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13K |
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320-245-2648 |
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The trails go through mixed forest and one section is in an open wetland area. The Center is located 6 miles east of Sandstone on Grindstone Lake. Open to the public. |
| Sandstone |
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Banning State Park
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19km |
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320-245-2668 |
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Beautiful classical trails through the woods and along the Kettle River with its scenic rapids. |
| Sartell |
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Mississippi River County Park
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2km |
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320-255-6172 |
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A shorter trail system with views of the Mississippi River. |
| South Haven |
35
Stanley Eddy Park Reserve
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12km |
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763-682-7693 |
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Two units with a combined 7.5 miles of trail. Trail is very hilly excellent big woods environment. Experienced skiers. |
| Spicer |
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Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center
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10K |
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320-354-5894 |
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Varied terrain featuring prairie, woods, wetlands and scenic views from atop glacial ridges. Nice area for novice and intermediate skiers. |
| Stacy |
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Falcon Ridge Nordic Trails
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10K |
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651-462-5797 |
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Located on the grounds of the Falcon Ridge Golf Course, the trails are a mix of skating and classic. |
| Sturgeon Lake |
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Camp Miller Loop
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9 mi |
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218-393-3595 |
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The 9 miles of groomed ski trails spread over 340 acres at the YMCA Camp Miller. Wooded, lakeshore, some small vistas. Few people, skijouring welcomed. Check in with Director upon arrival.
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| Waite Park |
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Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
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6.2km |
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320-255-6172 |
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Trails are easy to intermediate with an outer skating loop and inner classical loops. Trails take skiers past abandoned quarry holes and rockpiles at this former granite mine. Roughly 4 miles of lighted trail classical trail. |
| Warman |
40
Vasaloppet Public Ski Area
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25K |
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320-679-2629 |
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Also known as the Vasaloppet practice area. Located about 12 miles north of Mora. Uses much of the Vasaloppet trail system near the start of the race. Open throughout the season. |
| Willmar |
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Swan Lake Ski Trails
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5 km |
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This system of trails runs on the moderately rolling terrain of the Eagle Creek Golf Course. Trail head is situated between Eagle Creek and Swan Lake and offers a great skiing experience for any level of skier. Groomed and maintained by volunteers of the Willmar Nordic Ski Club. |
| Zimmerman |
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Sand Dunes State Forest
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763-878-2325 |
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Rolling trails through the Bob Dunn Recreation Area at Lake Ann, in Sand Dunes State Forest. Five loops: Green and South Red (Campground) Loops are beginner, mostly level; Blue, Yellow and North Red Loops are Intermediate, and the Orange Loops is a hilly "More Difficult". Ski trails adopted and maintained by Backcountry Trail Patrol. |
Classic only trails