Cross-Country Ski Passes
Starting with the 2022-23 season, a Saint Paul/Ramsey County mutual cross-country ski pass is required. The passes provide access to more than 60K of groomed cross-country ski trails across nine Saint Paul and Ramsey County locations. The new ski passes are available for purchase online or in person at Battle Creek Recreation Center, Highland National Golf Course, Como Park Ski Center or Tamarack Nature Center.
- Natural snow pass - $6/day or $35/year
- Includes all City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County natural snow ski trails
- All-access pass - $15/day or $80/year and $40/year for each additional household member
- Includes lighted machine-made trails in the Battle Creek Regional Park West, and all City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County natural snow ski trails
- No cross-country ski pass is required for youth ages 12 and under.
Equipment Rentals
Ski rentals are available at Highland National Golf Course, Como Park Ski Center, Tamarack Nature Center and Battle Creek Recreation Center for $12/day. Rentals can be reserved in person on a first-come-first-serve basis. See below for hours.
Saint Paul Ski Trails
An all-access or natural snow ski pass is required. Groomed ski trails are for cross-country skiing only. Hiking, snowshoeing, biking, and pets are not allowed, except in designated areas of the Highland 9 Golf Course.
Battle Creek Regional Park West (75 Winthrop St S)
- Trails are maintained by Ramsey County
- NEW: Machine-made snow trails
- Machine-made trails require a daily or annual all-access pass
- Natural snow trails require a daily or annual natural snow pass
- Classic and skating trails available
- 4K of lighted, machine-made snow trails. Trails are lighted from sunset to 10pm
- 1K beginner level trails
- 1.75K intermediate level trails
- 7K of difficult/advanced trails
- Trail map
- Current trail conditions
- Chalet is located inside Battle Creek Recreation Center (651-501-6347)
- Open December 2 - March 31 (Last day for rentals is March 26)
- Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9am-7pm
- Rental Package - Skis, boots, and poles $12
- Available during chalet hours
Como Park Ski Center (1431 Lexington Parkway North)
- Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
- 1.7K lighted ski trail loop for beginner level skiing and 5K of intermediate/advance level skiing
- Groomed for classic and skate
- Trail map
- Current trail conditions
- Chalet is located in the golf course clubhouse (651-488-9673)
- Rentals have closed for the 2022-23 season.
Highland 9 Golf Course (1797 Edgcumbe Road)
- Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
- 3.5K ski trail loop for beginner level and intermediate skiing
- Groomed for classic and skate
- NEW: Skate ski trail can also be used for hiking, skijoring, snowshoeing and dog sledding
- NEW: Fat tire bike trail around perimeter of golf course
- Trail map
- Current trail conditions
NEW: Highland National Golf Course (1403 Montreal Ave)
- Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
- 3K beginner loop with a double set of classic tracks and a skate ski deck
- 2K intermediate loop with a classic track and a skate ski deck
- Trail map
- Current trail conditions
- Chalet is located in the golf course clubhouse (651-695-3774)
- Closed Feb. 21-23.
- Open as conditions allow:
- Wednesday: 3-9pm
- Thursday: 1-9pm
- Friday: 1-9pm
- Saturday: 9am-5pm
- Sunday: 9am-5pm
- Food, drinks, and daily specials available for purchase
- Expanded patio with firepit
- Board games
- Rental Package - Skis, boots, and poles $12
- Available during chalet hours
Phalen Golf Course (1615 Phalen Drive)
- Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
- 7K ski trail loop of mostly intermediate level skiing
- Groomed for classic and skate
- Trail map
- Current trail conditions
Ramsey County Ski Trails
The Saint Paul/Ramsey County mutual ski pass is also valid at Battle Creek Regional Park East, Rice Creek Regional Trail,
Tamarack Nature Center, and Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. Visit the Ramsey County Cross-Country Ski Trails webpage for details.
Cross-Country Ski Lessons
Cross-country ski lessons are held at Como Park Ski Center. Registration opens Monday, November 21.