Cross-Country Skiing
86 km of World-Class Groomed Ski Trails Within Our 6,500 Acre Park!
Ski Trails
The park’s glaciated terrain provides a wide range of beginner to expert level ski options on 86 km of world-class ski trails groomed with a variety of equipment including a Pisten Bully. Enjoy the beauty of the Northwoods as you glide beneath a canopy of snow-laden trees, visit the crackling trailside fires, and explore the far-reaches of this 6,500 acre winter wonderland!
All main trails are groomed for both skate and classic skiing. The 15 km Wilderness Multi-Use trails are narrower and have a classic track to one side and an open lane for fat biking and snowshoeing.
Grooming Report & Trail Conditions
Click here to view the most up to date Nordic Pulse ski trail grooming report.
Ski Trail Maps, Guide, and Amenities
Minocqua Winter Park XC Ski Trail Map (PNG, 4.02MB)
Minocqua Winter Park Wilderness Multi Use Trail Map (PNG, 2.06MB)
Minocqua Winter Park Trail Descriptions (PDF, 2.7MB)
There are many places to take a break on the ski trail including over 10 picnic table and bench locations. Click here to learn more about our trailside shelters and fire pits at the Nature Shelter, Wolf’s Den, and Yukon Bog Overlook. The Tea House is also a popular oasis for skiers!
Ski Trail Passes
Minocqua Winter Park offers the following trail passes for cross-country skiing: single-day, three-day, and an annual membership. The annual membership serves as the park’s season pass.
You can purchase single-day and three-day passes at the chalet or online.
Rates for 2024/2025
| Single-day | Three-day | Membership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $21 | $57 | $228 |
| Senior (65+) | $19 | $47 | $192 |
| Youth (6-17) | $13 | $32 | $89 |
| Child (5 and under) | $0 | $0 | – |
| Family* | $63 | $151 | $456 |
| Local Adult/Senior** | $16 | – | – |
| *Adults with children ages 17 and under | |||
| **The local pass includes the following counties: Oneida, Iron, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Price, and Vilas. | |||
Indy Pass Information
We’re thrilled to be on the 24/25 Indy Pass, a ski pass uniting 230+ of the world’s best family and independently-owned ski resorts. Click here for more information.
Skijoring/ Dog Policy
We love to see people skiing with their pups. Dogs are welcome on designated skijor routes on the main trails and on the Wilderness Multi-Use trail system! We ask that all dogs are harnessed at all times when on the ski trails and are leashed at all times around the Chalet and on snowshoe trails. Visit our Skijor page to learn more.
Ski Rentals & Lessons
Need to rent skis for the family? The Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop has a wide variety of rentals from kids to adults. New to skiing? Lessons are a great way to be introduced into the sport on the right foot…umm ski. The ski shop has PSIA certified instructors who are avid skiers and love teaching! The Ski Shop also runs the Nordic Wolves and Pups youth ski program for kids aged k-5th grade.
Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop (mwpskishop.com)
Nordic Wolves & Pups
Nordic Wolves & Pups is a skier development program run by the Minocqua Winter Park Ski Shop. The goal is to provide an opportunity for families with children in kindergarten through 5th grades to have fun while becoming cross-country skiers.
Winter Trail Programs
Our goal is to make your visit to Winter Park an unforgettable experience! Whether you are on skis, snowshoes, or ice skates, we are proud to offer a wide variety of fun, interactive, and engaging trail activities the whole family can enjoy. Click here to learn more!
Cross Country Ski FAQs
Are there any beginner-friendly ski routes?
Absolutely! We have 14km of beginner-level trails. Some loops stay close to the chalet, and others offer a chance to get further away and experience the quieter side of the park. We have two loops in particular that offer great motivation along the way:
The 2km Bunny Loop features 8 interactive stations along the way with educational, and sometimes silly, activities and trivia. Themes change every two weeks.
The 5km Cookie Loop is a great option for those with a sweet tooth. Pick up a free punch card from the Chalet and collect punches at all 5 mailboxes along the route to receive a free cookie back at the Chalet.
Where do I purchase a season pass?
Season passes are called memberships and can be purchased in person at the Chalet during regular business hours or online here. Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase and gives you access to the winter and summer trail systems as well as our brand new 18 hole Squirrel Hill Disc Golf Course (open during the summer months).
Can someone walk/snowshoe on the trails with me while I ski?
No. Walking or snowshoeing is not allowed on any part of the ski trails. These activities can damage the trails and leave deep footprints in the trail that are dangerous and uncomfortable to ski through and can be impossible for our grooming equipment to remove. Snowshoeing/walking is only allowed on our designated snowshoe trails.
Support The Trails
A lot goes in to maintaining our vast trail system and 4 season recreational facility! You can help us continue to provide world class trail grooming and high quality snowshoe trails, a highly rated disc golf course, and an amazing variety of races and activities. Click here to learn more!
