Cross Country Ski in Ely, MN
The Ely area offers some of the finest cross-country ski trails in Minnesota. Several local trails include terrain inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Here, a cross-country skier will leave the pace of everyday life behind as they experience the pristine splendor of our wilderness trails. Skiers will be compelled to pause on the trail and simply take it all in.
North Arm Ski Trail – 42km
North Junction Ski Trail – 13km
South Farm Ski Trail – 8km
Hegman Ski Trail – 3km
The Ely area also offers several groomed ski trail systems offering classic and skate-style skiing. The diverse terrain varies from groomed shorelines to winding and rolling trails through towering birch and pine trees.
Bear Island 25 – km
Hidden Valley – 15km
Hidden Valley Extension – 8km
Trezona – 6.5km
| Trail Name | Distance from Ely | Trail Length | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
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17 |
14* |
Hike | Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe |
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6 |
6* |
Hike | Snowshoe |
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|
Varied |
Hike | Cross Country Ski |
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|
|
3 |
Hike | Cross Country Ski |
|
|
16* |
16* |
Cross Country Skiing |
|
|
11 |
1 |
Hiking |
|
|
|
1/8 |
Hiking |
|
|
20 |
2 |
Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe |
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|
|
16* |
Hiking | Cross Country Skiing |
|
|
11 |
4 |
Cross Country Skiing |
|
|
15 |
2 |
Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe |
|
|
1/2 |
Varied |
Hike | Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe |
|
|
19 |
Varied |
Cross Country Ski |
|
|
4 |
1 |
Hike |
|
|
21 |
39 |
Hike | Snowshoe |
|
|
14 |
32* |
Hike | Cross Country Ski |
|
|
14 |
32* |
Hike | Cross Country Ski |
|
|
|
4800 |
Hike | Snowshoe |
|
|
10 |
1 |
Hike |
|
|
21 |
28.1 |
Hike | Snowshoe |
|
|
20 |
5* |
Hike | Snowshoe |
|
|
7.5 |
7.5* |
Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe |
|
|
22 |
21 |
Cross Country Ski |
|
|
1/2 |
4 |
Hike | Cross Country Ski | Snowshoe | Bike |
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NOTE: All distances are in miles. If multiple loop options are available, an asterisk*will be shown by the trail miles. |
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# A state park sticker or day pass is required to access trails within Bear Head Lake State Park. |
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+ Some trails travel into or through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and may require a day use or overnight travel permit. Click here for more details on the permit process |
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