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Ski and Snowshoe Trail and Rental Information
New this year...all reservations must be made online in advance (no walk-in rentals permitted). As always, visitors with their own ski and snowshoe equipment are welcome to use the trails for no fee. A ski pass is not required.
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. An outer 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.
Current Trail Conditions/Rental Status: March 4, 2021
Due to the recent and continuing warm spell, ski and snowshoe rentals at Wood Lake are suspended.
Trail conditions: N/A
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. An outer 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.
Current Trail Conditions/Rental Status: March 4, 2021
Due to the recent and continuing warm spell, ski and snowshoe rentals at Wood Lake are suspended.
Trail conditions: N/A
Instructional Videos
Instructional videos are posted on YouTube about the process for renting cross-country skis and snowshoes:
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental
- Online reservations are now required for all equipment rentals, up to seven days in advance and as late as 30 minutes prior to the desired time. To reserve equipment, please visit www.richfieldmn.gov/onlineregistration and search "ski" or "snowshoe"
- Walk-in rentals are not available.
- Ski rentals are for 1.5 hours and can be rented Monday-Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm (8 rentals available per time slot)
- Snowshoe rentals are for 1.5 hours and can be rented Monday-Saturday at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:45 pm, and Sunday at 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm and 2:45 pm. (12 rentals available per time slot).
- Masks are required to be worn while picking up and returning gear
- Snowshoe rental recommended for ages 3+, ski rental for ages 5+
- Equipment Rental Details
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 | |||||
| European sizes listed are the sizes we currently have to rent. | ||||||
| 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+ |
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment is made at the time of rental reservation. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. Cancellation must be made 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund. 
