Woman cross-country skiing on trail

Cross-country skiing

At Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Kid Friendly

Explore Sherburne 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

Daily: Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive and hiking trails, Mahnomen Trail, Blue Hill Trail and Oak Savanna Learning Center Trails.

September 1 to February 28: Most of the refuge, excluding closed areas as portrayed on the map of the refuge general information brochure, is open to cross-county skiing.

Know Before You Go

  • Mahnomen Trail may be groomed for cross-country skiing, depending on snow levels.
  • From March 1 through August 31, please observe all posted signs and remain within 100 feet of designated trails and the Wildlife Drive to help protect breeding wildlife and nesting areas.
  • Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.
Sherburne NWR General Information Brochure and MapPDF0 BApril 7, 2022

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Activities