Cross-Country Skiing

Ski Trail Locations & Conditions

1. Como Park Ski Center

   Como Park Trail Information

   • Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
   • 1.7K lighted ski trail loop for beginner-level skiing and 5K of intermediate/advanced level skiing
   • Groomed for classic and skate
   • Trail map
   • Current trail conditions

   Equipment Rentals

   • Skis, boots, and poles package: $15
   • Rentals are available when the chalet is open. No rentals on Saturday and Sunday lesson days. 

   Como Park Chalet

   Visit the Como Park Ski Center webpage for chalet and rental equipment hours.

   Location

   Como Park Golf Course
   1431 North Lexington Parkway
   Saint Paul, MN 55102
   Phone: 651-488-9673
   ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us
   

2. Highland National Golf Course

   Highland National Trail Information

   • 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
   • Ski trail map
   • Current trail conditions 

   Equipment Rentals

   • Rental Package - Skis, boots, and poles $15
   • Rentals end one hour before chalet closes.

   Fat Tire Bike Trail

   A fat tire bike trail is located near the Highland National ski trails. Visit the Highland Park Fat Tire Bike Trail page for more information. 

   Highland Park Chalet 

   The Highland Park ski chalet is located inside the Highland National Golf Course clubhouse. The chalet features local craft beers, full bar, snacks, and daily specials. Equipment rentals, restrooms, board games, and an expanded patio with a firepit are also available at the chalet.  Rentals end one hour before chalet closes. Hours are dependent on trail conditions and subject to change without notice.

   2025-26 Highland Park Chalet Hours
   Hours and programs are weather-dependent and subject to change. Advance equipment fittings are strongly encouraged for lesson participants.
   Date	Time	Offering
   Fri, Dec. 12	12pm-8pm	open ski
   Sat, Dec. 13	8am-6pm	open ski
   Sun, Dec. 14	9am-4pm	open ski
   Fri, Dec. 19	12pm-8pm	open ski
   Sat, Dec. 20	8am-6pm	open ski
   Sun, Dec. 21	9am-4pm	open ski
   Dec. 27 to Dec. 30	10am-6pm	open ski
   Wed, Dec. 31	10am-6pm	FREE ski clinics, open ski starts at 3pm
   Jan.1 to Jan. 4	10am-6pm	open ski
   Wednesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11	12pm-9pm	lessons, open ski
   Thursdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12	12pm-9pm	lessons, open ski
   Fridays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13	12pm-8pm	open ski
   Saturdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 14	8am-6pm	lessons, open ski
   Sundays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15	9am-5:30pm	lessons, open ski
   Mon, Jan. 19 (MLK Day)	10a-6p	FREE ski clinics, open ski starts at 3pm
   Mon, Feb. 16 (Pres Day)	10a-6p	open ski

   * Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on lesson weekends. 

   Location

   Highland National Golf Course
   1403 Montreal Ave
   Saint Paul, MN 55116
   Ph: 651-695-3774

    

   

   

3. Highland 9 Golf Course

   Highland 9 Trail Information

   • Requires a daily or annual natural snow pass
   • 3.5K ski trail loop for beginner-level and intermediate skiing
   • Groomed for classic and skate
   • Skate ski trail can also be used for hiking, skijoring, and snowshoeing
   • A fat tire bike trail is located within areas of the Highland 9 Golf Course. Sections of ski trails may be co-located with the bike trail. See the Highland Fat Tire Bike Trail page for more information.
   • Ski trail map
   • Fat tire bike trail map
   • Current trail conditions

   Highland Fat Tire Bike Trail

   A fat tire bike trail is located within areas of the Highland 9 Golf Course. Sections of ski trails may be co-located with the bike trail. In areas where trails are co-located, bikers must ride on the opposite side from the groomed classic tracks and should avoid the center of skate ski tracks. Bikers must not ride on groomed classic ski tracks. See the Highland Fat Tire Bike Trail page for more information.

   Highland Park Chalet

   A chalet with rental equipment is located nearby, north of Montreal Ave inside the Highland National Golf Course clubhouse. See the Highland National Golf Course section for hours and more information.

   Location

   Highland 9 Golf Course
   1797 Edgcumbe Road
   Saint Paul, MN 55116

4. Phalen Park Golf Course

   Phalen Park Trail Information

   • 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

   Location

   Phalen Park Golf Course
   1615 Phalen Drive
   Saint Paul, MN 55106

5. Battle Creek Regional Park West

   Battle Creek West Trail Information

   • Trails are maintained by Ramsey County
   • 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

   Equipment Rentals

   Equipment rentals, restrooms, and a warming area are located inside Battle Creek Recreation Center. Visit the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation website for rental hours and additional information. 

   Battle Creek Chalet 

   Equipment rentals, restrooms, and a warming area are located inside Battle Creek Recreation Center. Visit the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation website for rental hours and additional information. 

   Location

   Battle Creek Recreation Center
   75 Winthrop St S.
   Saint Paul, MN 55119

6. 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 more details on ski trails located outside of the City of Saint Paul.