Green Acres Recreation, Lake Elmo, MN

Grand Opening: Our Cross Country 2.5 km trail opens Dec. 26 from 12 pm to dusk, and Dec. 27 thru Jan. 2 from 7 am to dusk. Head lamps must be used if cross country skiing after dusk. Cost for using ski trail is $5.00 per person for a day pass or $50.00 for a season pass. The trail is groomed by a Piston Bully. No Rentals are available. A release waiver is required for everyone that goes cross country skiing. If under 18 waiver must be signed by an adult. For faster service, print our waiver prior to your arrival from our home page.

is a great way to get outside and enjoy Minnesota's winter. At Green Acres Recreation, our rolling terrain and 2.5 km trail layout, combined with state-of-the-art snowmaking and Pistenbully grooming, make for one of the East Metro's best skiing experiences. We groom daily to always ensure optimal trail conditions. Get out and enjoy the season, come skiing at Green Acres.

Features: (trail map)

Snow making to ensure deep base and quality skiing
Pistenbully groomed daily
Challenging terrain for a quality training experience
Flat beginner loop for lessons, groups and easy skis
Warming chalet

Cross Country Trail Hours:
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 am, and 2:00 pm to dusk.

Cross Country Trail Prices:
Single Day Pass (all ages): $8.00 Season Pass: $50.00

Cross Country Trail Terms and Conditions (Season Passes)

Season Pass Usage: Your season pass may not be used by anyone but yourself. In the event of a transfer or use by another, or any other act which in management's opinion is misconduct or misuse of the facilities, management may revoke your season pass without refund.
Lost Pass: Any loss should be reported to the main office immediately to prevent misuse. A fee of $25 will be charged to replace a lost Season Pass.
Release from Liability: I fully understand that cross country skiing can present risk of serious injury or death. Green Acres requires everyone that participates in cross country skiing to read and sign a waiver. If under 18, waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. One waiver is needed to be completed for each individual person cross country skiing. For your convenience, you may print a copy from our home page and bring it with you when you arrive.
Return/Refund Policy: The season pass is a non-refundable item.