Trail Detail

Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Waite Park, MN
6.8km
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
320-255-6172
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The 4.2 miles of trails loop through trees, wetlands, prairies, and past granite quarries and rock remnants. Trails are rated Easy and Intermediate. Parts of the trails are groomed for skate skiing along with the classic. Check out the four miles of lighted trails.
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2024-2025 season
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Reports 1 to 5 of 5    Month: Feb | Dec
Friday, February 28, 2025
Morning
Observation Scheduling 
[ Trails: Closed, Bare ground ]
Trails are closed. Ski trail and multi-use trail flags will be removed. Ski lights will be removed.
(Sarah Weed)
Monday, February 24, 2025
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: Most ]
Last Groomed: February 19, 2025, Classic Double Track (Inside Loops): 4.2ki, Current Condition: Poor. Last Groomed: February 19, 2025, Skate & Single Classic (Outside loop): 4ki, Current Condition: Poor.
(Sarah Weed, Stearns County Parks)
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, Good skis ]
Last Groomed: Tuesday. Classic Double Track: 4.2 km; Current Condition: Good. Skate and Single Classic: 4km; Current Condition: Good. Trails are easy enough for beginners. Vehicle parking permit IS required.
(Sarah Weed, Stearns County Parks)
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Evening
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Track set for classic and groomed for skate. Soft snow, hard going on skate. Lights just coming on for the evening at 4 pm.
Photos:
(Carina Paton)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Classic track on two loops only. Thin snow, rocks hard to avoid in patches. Snow piled thicker where tracks are.
Photos:
(Carina Paton)