Local Nordic Ski Trails
Here is a list of cross country ski trails in the Detroit Lakes area. There is a brief description, location info, and trail maps.
Grooming updates are provided on the Grooming Updates page.
Interactive map of all local trailheads HERE
Downloadable trail maps are at bottom of page.
Trails
Mountain View Rec Area
Detroit Mountain Rec Area
Mountain View Rec Area
Groomed For:
General Location: Off Tower Road just outside of Detroit Lakes.
TRAIL MAP - also at bottom of page
Terrain: Hilly, but possible to avoid major hills.
East Frazee Ski Trails
Detroit Mountain Rec Area
Mountain View Rec Area
Groomed For: Classic
General Location: East of Frazee on Co Rd 150 and Co Rd 118
Trail map at bottom of page.
Terrain: Flat to small hills
Detroit Mountain Rec Area
Detroit Mountain Rec Area
Detroit Mountain Rec Area
Groomed For: Skate & Classic
General Location: Off east side of parking lot at Detroit Mountain
Trail Map at bottom of page
Terrain: East side: Some hills. West side: Very hilly
Trails
Pickerel Lake Trail
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge/Pine Lake Trail
Pickerel Lake Trail
**CLOSED FOR LOGGING**
Groomed For: Classic
General Location: North east of Detroit Lakes off county highway 25
Trail map at bottom of page
Terrain: Gentle rolling hills
Dunton Locks Trails
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge/Pine Lake Trail
Pickerel Lake Trail
Groomed For: Classic
General Location: Off county road 6 in Detroit Lakes
Terrain: Mostly Flat
Trail Maps coming soon!
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge/Pine Lake Trail
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge/Pine Lake Trail
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge/Pine Lake Trail
Groomed For: Classic
General Location: East of Detroit Lakes on Hwy 34
Trail map at bottom of page
Terrain: Rolling hills
Resorts With Ski Trails
Maplelag Resort
Five Lakes Resort
Maplelag Resort
Groomed For: Skate and Classic
General Location: North of Detroit Lakes
Terrain: Varies by trail
Rainbow Resort
Five Lakes Resort
Maplelag Resort
Groomed For: Not currently being groomed.
General Location: North of Detroit Lakes
Terrain: Hilly
Five Lakes Resort
Five Lakes Resort
Five Lakes Resort
Groomed For: Not currently being groomed
General Location:
Trail map at bottom of page
Terrain: Varies; some flat some hills
Maintain Your Trails!
Trail maintenance doesn't happen by magic, it takes a lot of time and resources from the local groomers. Help keep them on their snowmobiles by donating here! We have (6) trail systems, and a combined total of 70km of trails for all of us to enjoy. Our club operates on a donation-based budget, and there is no fee to become a member – maintaining our trails costs about $7500/yr. The DL Nordic Ski Club is a Non-Profit Organization operating under Minnesota 501C3 Status. All monies received go directly to maintaining trails and grooming equipment, gas, and personnel.
