Locations

Four locations in North, Northeast, South and Southwest Minneapolis – click on the tabs below

Contact

The Trailhead
612-355-7757
Hiawatha Clubhouse (Sat-Sun, in season)
612-230-6525

Ski Trail Passes

Buy online or get details on in-person purchases.

Buy a Pass

Ban on Fluorinated Ski Wax

All fluorinated ski wax substances are banned from all MPRB/Loppet ski facilities – Theodore Wirth Park, Columbia Golf Course, Hiawatha Golf Course and Chain of Lakes Regional Park – and all Loppet Foundation events.

We believe that banning fluorocarbons will have a positive effect on skiers’ health, the environment, and the sport as a whole.

Volunteer Ski Ambassadors

Our Ski Ambassadors check ski passes and patrol the cross-country ski trails throughout the Minneapolis parks. Locations: Wirth Winter Recreation Area, Hiawatha and Columbia golf courses Email for More Information

Trail Hours & Information

6am – 10pm (undeveloped park areas, Ordinance PB-2-33)

The park’s 14 miles of groomed ski trails include beginner, intermediate, and advanced options; natural and manufactured snow; and trails that are lighted from 6 am to 10 pm.

Get current trail conditions and more information on Wirth trails  from the Loppet Foundation.

Wirth Park All-Access Ski Trails (PDF) – includes trails with manufactured snow and lights; All-Access pass required

Wirth Park Trail Map (PDF) – year-round recreational trails: ski, mountain bike, multi-use, paved, natural surface, etc.

Skijoring Trail Map (PDF) – shows designated trails for this dog-assisted sport at Theodore Wirth and Chain of Lakes regional parks; get more skijoring information from the Loppet Foundation.

The Trailhead

1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Open 7 am-9 pm

This community hub for year-round outdoor recreation includes:

Ski Trail Passes

All-access or natural snow? Season or day? Get current ski trail pass info from the Loppet Foundation.

 

Buy a Pass

Trail Hours & Information

6am – 10pm (undeveloped park areas, Ordinance PB-2-33)

The 3.5 kilometer trail is groomed for both classic and skate skiing when snow is sufficient; it is not lighted.

Get current trail conditions, a Columbia ski trail map (PDF) and more information on Columbia trails from the Loppet Foundation.

Columbia Clubhouse Hours & Information

3300 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis

Saturdays & Sundays, 9am–4pm, starting December 10, 2022

  • Restrooms
  • Parking lot

Ski Trail Passes

All-access or natural snow? Season or day? Get current ski trail pass info from the Loppet Foundation.

Buy a Pass

Trail Hours & Information

6am – 10pm for undeveloped park areas (Ordinance PB-2-33)

A gentle 4.1 kilometer classic and skate trail for beginner and intermediate skiers, with a great view of the Minneapolis skyline. Trail is groomed when snow is sufficient.

Get current conditions, a Hiawatha ski trail map (PDF) and more information from the Loppet Foundation.

Solomon Hughes Sr. Clubhouse Hours & Information

Saturdays & Sundays, 9am–4pm, starting December 10, 2022

4553 Longfellow Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407

  • Restrooms
  • Parking lot

Ski Trail Passes

All-access or natural snow? Season or day? Get current ski trail pass info from the Loppet Foundation.

Buy a Pass

Trail Hours & Information

6am – 10pm for undeveloped park areas (Ordinance PB-2-33)

Generally very flat, the Chain of Lakes Trails are great for beginners or anyone wanting a leisurely ski through some of Minneapolis’ most beautiful areas. Access the trail from anywhere around the lakes. Ski all the way to the Trailhead in North Minneapolis with only two road crossings!

  • Cedar Lake Park (3 km)
  • Cedar Lake and West Cedar Lake (3 km)
  • Kenilworth Channel (2 km)
  • Lake of the Isles (3.5 km)
  • Bde Maka Ska (5 km)

Get current conditions, a Chain of Lakes ski trail map (PDF) and more information on Chain of Lakes trails from the Loppet Foundation, MPRB’s winter recreation partner.

Good to Know

As a PSIA Certified Ski School, the Loppet Foundation partners with MPRB to provide lessons and learning opportunities based out of the  Trailhead at the Wirth Park location.

All lessons include an all-day ski trail pass but do not include equipment; rental equipment is available at the Trailhead.

Lesson options include:

 

Good to Know

Are you parking? Arrive 30 minutes early.
Are you renting ski equipment? Arrive 1 hour early.

 

Cancellation Policy: Weather-related cancellations are non-refundable, but can be put toward a future lesson. No refunds for personal cancellations.