Cross-Country Skiing Along Minnesota's North Shore The North Shore is a cross-country skier's nirvana. Hundreds of kilometers of trails traverse hillsides, lakeshores, river valley ridges, pine plantations, deciduous forests, and alongside beaver dams. Options are unlimited. You can choose trails based on their length, the type of terrain they cover, your level of ability, and whether you want classic (parallel tracks) or skating stride. A Minnesota Ski Pass is required on all trails unless otherwise noted. Daily, annual, and three-year passes are offered. An daily pass currently costs $6, annual passes are $20 and 3-year passes are $55 and are required for everyone 16 and older. You can purchase passes at trail centers and businesses, by mail or online. Easy Trails relatively level, with few hills, and relatively short in length More Difficult Trails often have rolling hills throughout and be quite lengthy Most Difficult Trails incorporate sharp turns and steep grades as well as extended lengths Keep in Mind ~Do not ski alone ~Always let someone know your route & expected return time ~Carry a map of the system ~Know your limitations - folks tend to overdo it, so you may wish to ski several short loops rather than one "most difficult" trail Cross Country Ski Trails by Area Two Harbors Crosby Manitou State Park Grand Marais Gooseberry Falls State Park Finland / Little Marais Pincushion Mountain Split Rock Lighthouse S.P. Tofte Gunflint Trail Silver Bay Lutsen Grand Portage Tettegouche State Park Cascade River State Park main XC Ski page Up-to-date Snow Reports & Weather Conditions Winter Activities Guide Here are links to everything you need for your next North Shore visit! Lodging Lodging Specials Snow Reports Calendar of Events Weather Activities Attractions Winter Activities State Parks Real Estate Shopping Dining Fall Colors Shipwrecks Canoe Outfitters Site Map North Shore Photos     Created and updated on a hill outside of Grand Marais, overlooking Lake Superior by NinaWorks! All Text, Images and Content Copyright © 2013 NorthShoreVisitor.com / Nina Simonowicz All Rights Reserved Download and print the 2013 North Shore Visitor brochure -> the best free print guide to MN's North Shore of Lake Superior, and the pdf is interactive!