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Ski and Snowshoe Trail and Rental Information
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails TRAIL MAP
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. The ski trail is one directional going counter clock-wise around the marsh. The Trail START is located to the West of the nature center building. 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. See Wood Lake's trail map for distances and more information.
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS & RENTAL STATUS
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. The ski trail is one directional going counter clock-wise around the marsh. The Trail START is located to the West of the nature center building. 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. See Wood Lake's trail map for distances and more information.
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS & RENTAL STATUS
January 20, 3:30 pm: The ski trails were last groomed on January 20 and conditions are good. Snowshoe and ski rentals are available at the front desk until 3:30 pm daily. Skiers may bring their own equipment. No ski pass is required.
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental
- Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available for rent to use at Wood Lake Nature Center. Skis must be used on designated ski trails and snowshoes may only be used on walking paths. Equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Monday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, and Sunday at 12:30 to 3:30 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+ |
