Cross-Country Ski Trail Conditions in Lutsen and Tofte
Lutsen and Tofte feature 153.2KMs of groomed cross-country ski trails on several different trail systems. Sugarbush Ski Trail Association, Norpine Ski Trail Association, Cascade River State Park, and Lutsen Mountains. Find complete cross-country ski trail conditions report here; updated weekly once the season begins.
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- Sawbill Trail
The Sugarbush Trail System is an extensive cross country ski trail network and a developing single-track mountain bike trail system in Northeastern Minnesota along the shores of Lake Superior. The system provides a variety of recreational opportunities in the Sawtooth Mountains…
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Trail Section (*priority trails)
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Condition
Summit View (dogs allowed)
2
*Wood Duck
1
*Piece of Cake
1
*Bridge Run
.8
*Tofte Ski Down
3.3
*Hogpack Loop East Portion “O” to “G”
1.4
1 *Hogback Loop West Portion “E” to “O’
1.8
*Homestead Loop Upper Section
5
*Homestead Loop Lower Section
2.2
*Britton to Oberg Connector Trail
10
*Oberg Loop East Portion "X" to “W”
4.9
*Oberg Loop West Portion “P” to “L” to “M” to “X”
2.3
*Onion River Road Parking Lot to “X”
2
*Onion River Road Parking Lot to end (& return)
5.5 (11)
Upper Picnic Loop “N’ to “O”
9.2
Upper Picnic Loop “M” to “N”
2.7
Moose Fence Trails
Maple Loop (dogs allowed)
4.2
Upland Loop (dogs allowed)
3.3
Connector Trail “P” to “N”
3.7
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- Hansen/Hjemstad Road
The Norpine Trail System is 57km of machine-groomed X-C ski trails between Cascade River and Ski Hill Road and the Deer Yard Lake area. This system is described as Nordic skiing in alpine conditions due to the varied elevation changes throughout the system. This system is has…
Norpine Trails
Norpine Trails - Deer Yard - Lutsen
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Norpine Trails - Hall/Massie Loop
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Norpine Trails - Pioneer Loop & Cascade Area Trails
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- 3481 West Highway 61
- (218) 387-6000
Cascade River State Park trails are consistent with the North Shore topography; cliffs intermixed with forest land. All types of wildlife can be seen along the trail. Ski trails range from easy to difficult. One loop is available for the less experienced skier. Trails connect to…
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The park has 17 miles of groomed cross country ski trails. One beginner loop is available. Other trails are more difficult, and connect to other local trails outside the park. Trails are also available for hiking and snowshoeing.
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The enclosed picnic shelter becomes a warming house in the winter, and is heated weekends and holidays through the cross-country ski season. Buy firewood at the park office to heat the picnic shelter on weekdays. Unheated rustic shelters are located at backpack campsites along the trails.
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Ski passes are available outside the park office daily during the ski season. Otherwise, the park office is open and ski passes can be purchased on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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The campground is closed except for a few campsites. Water is available near the trailhead parking lot.
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Winter camping is available. Contact park for further details.
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Trail Conditions
Sawbill Ski Trail is a 6k classic ski trail on a loop through the Superior National Forest. This is a privately maintained ski trail that we are happy to share with others. Park in the plowed parking lot and access the trail from the four-way intersection. No dogs or snowshoes please!
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- 467 Ski Hill Rd
- (218) 663-7281
MINNESOTA'S MOUNTAIN VACATION Winter: Lutsen Mountains offers the Midwest’s only true mountain ski area experience. Four interconnected peaks overlooking Lake Superior bring big mountain skiing with Up North authenticity. Whether you’re looking for a family ski holiday, a…
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Ullr Loop is not yet open for the season
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Grand Marais Trail Conditions
Grand Marais has 52.9KM of groomed cross-country ski trails within minutes of downtown Grand Marais the Pincushion Mountain Ski Trail System, Bally Creek, and George Washington Pines. Find the complete cross-country ski…
Gunflint Trail Trail Conditions
Welcome to winter on the Gunflint Trail. Cross country skiing is one of the #1 activities on the Gunflint Trail in winter. Trail reports are updated weekly once the season begins, typically mid-November – April.