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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
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
March 13, 12 noon: The ski trail is closed. Trails are extremely poor. Icy, sanding water, and bare patches throughout the trail.
We are no longer renting Cross Country Skis and Snowshoes for the season.
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+ |
