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Ski and Snowshoe Trail and Rental Information
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails
For a winter experience close to home, Wood Lake has 2 miles of trails packed and groomed for snowshoeing when snow conditions are permitting. The cross-country ski trail is tracked for classic skiing when weather conditions allow for a 6 inch base of snow. See Wood Lake's trail map for distances and more information. The trails wind through three different habitats: cattail marsh, mixed lowland forest, and restored prairie. A ski pass is not required. There is no charge to use the trails.
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS & RENTAL STATUS
1/21/22 - 2 pm: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe rentals are both available. The snow depth is not enough to allow for grooming. The ski trail has a few bare spots and open stretches are icy. Rentals are done in person at Wood Lake Nature Center, no online reservations.
For a winter experience close to home, Wood Lake has 2 miles of trails packed and groomed for snowshoeing when snow conditions are permitting. The cross-country ski trail is tracked for classic skiing when weather conditions allow for a 6 inch base of snow. See Wood Lake's trail map for distances and more information. The trails wind through three different habitats: cattail marsh, mixed lowland forest, and restored prairie. A ski pass is not required. There is no charge to use the trails.
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS & RENTAL STATUS
1/21/22 - 2 pm: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe rentals are both available. The snow depth is not enough to allow for grooming. The ski trail has a few bare spots and open stretches are icy. Rentals are done in person at Wood Lake Nature Center, no online reservations.
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental
- Ski and snowshoe rentals are available Monday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 12:30 to 3:00 pm. Equipment must be returned by 4:30 pm.
- Snowshoe rental recommended for ages 3+, ski rental for ages 5+
Rental Fees for Skis and Snowshoes (includes poles and boots with skis)
Adults (up to 54): $10
Youth (up to 16): $5
Senior (55+): $5
Friends of Wood Lake Members: Free (become a FOWL member online at www.richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration)
| Ski and Pole Size Chart | ||||||
| Skier height | Ski size | Pole size | ||||
| 4'2" | 120 | 75 | ||||
| 4'3" | 130 | 95 | ||||
| 4'5" | 140 | 105 | ||||
| 4'7" | 150 | 110 | ||||
| 4'9" | 160 | 115 | ||||
| 4'11" | 170 | 120 | ||||
| 5'1" | 180 | 120 | ||||
| 5'3" | 180 | 125 | ||||
| 5'5" | 190 | 125 | ||||
| 5'7" | 190 | 130 | ||||
| 5'9" | 200 | 135 | ||||
| 5'11" | 200 | 140 | ||||
| 6'1" | 205 | 145 | ||||
| 6'3" | 205 | 150 | ||||
| 6'5" | 210 | 150 | ||||
| 6'6"+ | 210 | 155 | ||||
| If you are newer to the sport choose a shorter ski. | ||||||
| Poles should be just under arm pit | ||||||
| Ski Boot Conversion | ||||||
| Kids | Women | Men | European (ski boot) | |||
| 12.5 | 29 | |||||
| 13-13.5 | 30 | |||||
| 1 | 31 | |||||
| 1.5 | 32 | |||||
| 2 | 33 | |||||
| 2.5-3 | 34 | |||||
| 3.5 | 4-4.5 | 35 | ||||
| 4.5 | 5-5.5 | 36 | ||||
| 5 | 6-6.5 | 37 | ||||
| 7-7.5 | 38 | |||||
| 8-8.5 | 39 | |||||
| 9-9.5 | 6-6.5 | 40 | ||||
| 10-10.5 | 7-7.5 | 41 | ||||
| 11-11.5 | 8-8.5 | 42 | ||||
| 12-12.5 | 9-9.5 | 43 | ||||
| 10-10.5 | 44 | |||||
| 12 | 46 | |||||
| 13 | 47 | |||||
| 14 | 48 | |||||
| 16 | 50 | |||||
| Snowshoe Sizing Chart | ||||||
| Size | Toddler | Youth | Adult 22 | Adult 25 | Adult 30 | Adult 36 |
| Weight | Up to 40 | 40-90 | up to 125 | up to 175 | up to 220 | 220+ |
