Cross Country Ski and Snow Shoe Trails in Minnesota
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Minnesota has over 4000KM of cross country ski trails. Trails range from backcountry to meticulously groomed, traditional and skating. Many ski areas offer lighted trails. Step outside, strap on your boards you'll find a variety of terrains that are sure to appeal to every age and skill level.
Snowshoe trails are also growing in popularity. They offer a quiet retreat to explore the winter wildlife habitat.
Looking for a winter ski getaway? MBBA member inns are ready to keep you warm after a great day of skiing.
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![]() The Ellery HousePhone: 218-724-7639Toll Free: 800-355-3794 Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.elleryhouse.com |
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American Eagle Bluff Bed & BreakfastPhone: 1-651-564-0372Wabasha (Reads Landing), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.americaneaglebluffbedandbreakfast.com |
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![]() Blue Heron B & BPhone: 218-365-4720BWCA (Ely), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.blueheronbnb.com |
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![]() Poplar Creek Guesthouse Bed & BreakfastPhone: 218-388-4487Toll Free: 1-800-322-8327 Ski-in lodging at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, cabins and wilderness yurts along the 40 kilometer Banadad Ski Trail network. Both ski and snowshoe trails start at our front doors. The Banadad is the BWCA's longest tracked trail and is centrally located on the 210 Kilometer Gunflint Nordic Trail System. Exclussive manager of the Gunflint Nordic Trails Lodge to Lodge and Yurt Ski Program. Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.poplarcreekbb.com |
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![]() My Lake Home Bed & BreakfastPhone: 218-659-4797Step outside the doors of My Lake Home B&B to 10k of groomed cross country ski trails. Our trails travel thru hardwood forest of some very interesting red and white pines in the Chippewa national forest. Wind thru wetlands of cedars where viewing the lake is magnificant or check out the eagles nest trail where you can ski right under an active eagles nest. The single track trails are groomed and maintained by the innkeepers of My Lake Home B&B. The Inn hosts a full moon skiing and bond fire each month with free smores. If you are new and want to give it a try, Kathryn will assist you with a ski lesson or just accompany you on the trails. Ski rentals available. Grand Rapids (Squaw Lake), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.mylakeome.com |
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Northrop Oftedahl HousePhone: (507) 451-4040Owatonna, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.northrophouse.com/ |
Morning Glory Bed and BreakfastPhone: 218-326-3978Toll Free: 866-926-3978 Hibbing (Grand Rapids), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.morningglorybandb.com |
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![]() Baptism River Inn Bed and BreakfastPhone: 218-353-0707Toll Free: 877-353-0707 We're located right in the heart of Minnesota's Lake Superior North Shore. There are too many ski and snowshoe opportunities to even mention. The closest cross country skiing is at the Silver Bay Northwoods Trail system or Tettecouche and Split Rock State Parks. Many guests make a short swing up Highway 1 to enjoy the serenity of the pine studded Flathorn/Gegoka ski trails in the Superior National Forest near Isabella. Or grab some of our complimentary snowshoes and head out the back door to make your own tracks through the vast woods adjoining our inn. We also offer accomodations at our sister lodging at the National Forest Lodge. Check it out at www.NationalForestLodge.com. North Shore (Silver Bay), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.baptismriverinn.com |
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![]() Dutch Lake Guest HousePhone: 320--543-2944Delano (Howard Lake), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.dutchlakeguesthouse.com |
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A.G. Thomson House Bed & BreakfastPhone: 218-724-3464Toll Free: 877-807-8077 Duluth has some of the finest trails in Minnesota and we are near most of them. From the ever popular Snowflake Ski Center to the gorgeous Lester Park Trail system which is lit at night, you will find trails for the beginner to the intermediate. Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz |
![]() Embracing PinesPhone: 218-224-3519 or 218-731-5026Bemidji (Walker), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.embracingpines.com |
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Soleil Levant B & BPhone: 651-674-7361Taylors Falls (North Branch), Minnesota View Expanded Listing |
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Pincushion Mountain Bed and BreakfastPhone: 218-387-2969Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.pincushionbb.com |
Villa Calma Bed and BreakfastPhone: 218-444-5554Home of the Finlandia! One of America's premier cross-country skiing events, an original member and part of the USSA's Great American Ski Chase for nineteen years. World Class cross country skiing that draws elite athletes from all over the world. Over 140 km. of challenging and scenic trails can be enjoyed at Bemidji's eight trail sites. Most all of the trails are groomed and tracked for both classical and skating ski techniques. Check out trail conditions and trail maps at; http://visitbemidji.com/winter/xcski/index.html Bemidji, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.villacalma.com |
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Country Cove B&BPhone: 651-430-3434Toll Free: 800-646-5122 Twin Cites (Stillwater), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.countrycove.com |
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![]() My Lake Home Bed & BreakfastPhone: 218-659-4797On Site groomed cross country ski trails. Yes just step right out side our doors snap your ski's on and go. We have over 200 acres of groomed single track trails that travel through hardwoods, birch, aspen and cedars. Follow the lake or ski deep into the Chippewa National Forest. These are very private trails and you'll have them all to yourself. My Lake Home offers a monthly moon lit ski and bondfire. No passes or fees required, this is just one of our many amenities. Grand Rapids (Squaw Lake), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.mylakeome.com |
The Village House InnPhone: 507-454-4322Toll Free: 888-450-4322 Experience one of southern Minnesota's finest cross-country ski trail systems located just minutes from the Village House Inn on the campus of Saint Mary's University campus. 16-kilometers of carefully groomed trails wind along the bluffs and into pristine wooded valleys above the Mississippi River. Six more trail systems are within a 30-minute radius of the Village House including three located in Winona itself --Holzinger Lodge, Prairie Island, & Westfield Golf Course--and three state parks--Whitewater State Park, Perrot State Park, and Great River Bluff State Park. Visit our web site for ski packages. Group packages also available. Wabasha (Winona), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.villagehouseinn.com |
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![]() Lucky Dreamer Herb Farm Bed & BreakfastPhone: 507-865-1550We are less than 1/4 mile from Camden State Park. The State Park has over 6 miles of ski trails. Marshall (Lynd), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.luckydreamerherbs.com |
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![]() Classic Rosewood Inn and SpaPhone: 651-437-3297Stillwater (Hastings), Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.classicrosewood.com |
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A.G. Thomson House Bed & BreakfastPhone: 218-724-3464Toll Free: 877-807-8077 Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz |
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Anna VsPhone: 507-467-2686Lanesboro, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.annavbb.com |
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![]() Pratt-Taber innPhone: 651-388-7392Red Wing, Minnesota View Expanded Listing Go to: www.pratttaber.com |
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