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Cross-Country Ski Trails
Tamarack Nature Center provides 4.2K of trails tracked for classical style skiing. Ski through beautiful prairie, woodland and marsh with abundant wildlife. Trails are open from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. TNC Trail map
Trail Guidelines
- Minnesota State Ski Pass is required to ski on all trails.
- Groomed trails are for cross-country ski use only. Please no snowshoeing, hiking or sledding.
- Snowmobiles or other motorized vehicles are not allowed.
- Pets are not allowed on ski trails.
- Ski trails are one-way (unless otherwise marked).
- Ski only on marked and groomed trails.
Cross-Country Ski Equipment Rental
LAST CHANCE -- Ski Rental closes on March 1, 2010 - The ski trail is currently rated FAIR (Icy & Fast). Stop out this weekend for your season-end rental. Then come back and join us in March for Maple Syrup programs!
Convenient cross-country ski rental is available at Tamarack Nature Center, with skis that fit ages 5 to adult. The cost is $10 (ages 6-adult) and $5.00 (age 5) for a two hour rental period. Please note: Ski rental is available only when trail conditions allow and have a rating of FAIR or better.
Rental Times: Mon.-Fri.--8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday--9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Sunday--12:00 noon-2:00 p.m.
All equipment must be returned by 4:00 p.m. each day and is for exclusive use only at Tamarack Nature Center.
Minnesota State Ski Pass Information
Minnesota State law requires cross-country skiers, ages 16 and up, to purchase a Minnesota Ski Pass to use trails that are supported by the Minnesota DNR's Grant-In-Aid program, such as those operated by Ramsey County. The purchase of the Minnesota Ski Pass helps support development and grooming of cross-country ski trails throughout the state. The DNR enforces the use of ski passes. Seasonal passes must be purchased at DNR ELS sites, call 651-296-6157 or 1-888-MINNDNR or visit the DNR website.
Facility - Meeting Get Away
Rent Tamarack Nature Center for your next meeting, seminar or retreat. Our facility includes two classrooms, kitchen, atrium with fireplace and one picnic shelter (capacity = 30-40 people). Please call 651-407-5350 for information on rates, room capacity and available dates.
Educational Materials - Rent-An-Activity
We have a wide variety of educational trunks available for schools and other youth groups to rent on a weekly basis. Themed trunks include activities, artifacts, books, games and information on each topic. For more information, please call 651-407-5350.
