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Highland National Golf Course
Saint Paul, MN
5K
Skating/Classic
No
No
651-695-3774
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There is a 3K beginner loop with a double set of classic decks and a skate ski deck and 2K intermediate loop with a classic deck and a skate ski deck. Rentals and ski passes are available inside the chalet (inside the clubhouse).
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2024-2025 season
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Reports 1 to 10 of 19    Month: Mar | Feb | Dec
Monday, March 10, 2025
Morning
Observation Scheduling 
[ Trails: Closed, Bare ground ]
To to the warm temperatures the Highland National golf course cross country ski trail will be closed until further notice.
(James Bezanson)
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Highland 18 hole was roll groomed today with areas of drifting and some exposed turf/path. Soft conditions for the skate deck and without a classic track.
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(James Bezanson)
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Morning
Observation 
Watched the roller go by this morning. Thanks city of St Paul!
(Joseph Altendahl)
Monday, February 24, 2025
Morning
Observation Scheduling 
[ Trails: Closed, Bare ground ]
Due to the warm weather the Highland National cross country ski trail will be closed until further notice.
(James Bezanson)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Perfect weather out today. Surprisingly, there weren't many people out. The snow was fairly thin but some sections of the course had decent skier-made classic tracks that I looped back and forth on and was able to get good speed and glide. Definitely a few dry grass spots that can sneak up on you. Hopefully there will still be a few more skiable days this year.
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(Connor McMahon)
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Rock skis ]
I wanted to get out before the warm afternoon sun! Skate deck is well set, colder morning kept it fast. Yes, there's dirt. Yes, the path sticks out. You can still get around all of it easily. Get out while it lasts!
(Jeff Miersch)
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Since it was a balmy 18 degrees, I headed over to ski the golf course. Recently rolled, no set tracks, although skier made tracks paralleled the corduroy in some places. Classic conditions fair to good overall, especially given that there is only about two inches of packed snow in most places. Skating deck looked hard and fast. Grass is peeking through in some spots, but encountered dirt only once. Get out before it gets any hotter.
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(Bob Hartzler)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The Higland National cross country ski trail was groomed today. There is a thin base with exposed areas of grass. No classic track was set. Stay warm.
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(James Bezanson)
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Highland National cross country ski trail was roll groomed this morning. Trail is soft but hopefully it will set up. No classic track set. Come on out and help pack the base.
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(James Bezanson)
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Rock skis ]
Skiable. Thin in places and pretty good in places. Beware of asphalt from cart tracks in a few spots. Pretty easy to detour around bald spots if needed. Great for a neighborhood adventure ski, not great if you are looking to put on multiple kilometers on precious race skis.
(Anne Valaas-Turner)

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