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Governor Nelson State Park ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Governor Nelson State Park is a ski area in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, between 259 m and 292 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
292 m
Vertical drop
33 m
Cross-country
9.5 km
Nearest airport
MSN · 8.2 km

Governor Nelson State Park is a ski area in Madison, Wisconsin, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 259 m up to 292 m, a vertical drop of 33 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 9.5 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Governor Nelson State Park

The nearest airport is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 8 km away in a straight line — roughly 11 minutes by car; Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 108 km away. Nearby ski areas include Owen Conservation Park, Odana Hills, CXC Outdoor Community Center and Turville Point Conservation Park Ski Trails, which together add 1 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Governor Nelson State Park

  1. 1
    Dane County Regional Truax Field Flag of United StatesMadison, United States Airports in United States
    MSN8.2 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States Airports in United States
    RFD108 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MKE127 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States Airports in United States
    DBQ132 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Governor Nelson State Park?

The lifts and runs reach 292 m (958 ft); the lowest point is 259 m, a vertical drop of 33 m.

What is the nearest airport to Governor Nelson State Park?

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 8.2 km away in a straight line; Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 108 km away.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.