Double set of cross-country ski grooves in the snow along a trail.
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Cross-country skiing

At Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge with cross-country skis in the winter!

Hours

Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. 

Locations

As snow conditions allow, the Platte River Trail may be groomed for cross-country skiing. 

Know Before You Go

Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.

Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Public Use Brochure and MapPDF0 BMarch 8, 2023

Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A group of people hiking single file in a wooded area with logs of new, green growth.
Hiking
A woman waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunset
Hunting
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
19502 Iris Road
Little Falls, MN 56345-6262
(320) 632-1575
cranemeadows@fws.gov