Cross-Country Skiing

Cross Country skiing is allowed in all Le Sueur County Parks. Ney Nature Center and Lake Washington Regional Park offer groomed trails. Bradshaw Woods, Rays Lake Park, and Richter Woods are all parks that have ungroomed trails that also get used by cross country skiers. As a general courtesy, please stay off of the trails if you are snowshoeing, walking, hiking, dog-walking, etc.

Ney Nature Center

Ney Nature Center has approximately 4.5 miles of groomed trails. For the latest trail conditions, please check their Facebook Page or call their office at 507-357-8580. View the Winter Trail Map (PDF). For information on equipment rentals, please visit Ney Nature Center Equipment Rental Info. 

Winter Equipment (XC Skis or Snowshoes) Rental Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. 

$3 per member or $5 per non-member

March 11, 2023: Trails are groomed and in good condition.

Lake Washington Regional Park

Lake Washington Regional Park has 1.5 miles of groomed trails. Below is the Cross Country Ski Trail map for 2022-2023, with the yellow and blue portions groomed. 

March 14, 2023: Trails are groomed and in good condition.

Bradshaw Woods

Bradshaw Woods has nearly a half mile ungroomed trail loop that is used in the winter months by cross country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers. View the Trail Map (JPG).

Rays Lake Park

Rays Lake Park has .75 miles of ungroomed trails around the perimeter of the park that is used in the winter months by cross country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers.

Richter Woods

Richter Woods has 2.5 miles of ungroomed trails within the park that are used in the winter months by cross country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers. This is a popular location for blazing your own ski trails through the woods. View the Trail Map (PDF).