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Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails is a ski area in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States, between 270 m and 289 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
289 m
Vertical drop
19 m
Cross-country
14 km
Nearest airport
MSP · 28 km

Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails is a ski area in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 270 m up to 289 m, a vertical drop of 19 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 13.6 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails

The nearest airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 28 km away in a straight line — roughly 36 minutes by car; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 111 km away. Nearby ski areas include Battle Creek Regional Park East, Battle Creek Regional Park, Phalen Park Golf Course and Afton State Park, which together add 14 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails

  1. 1
    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MSP28 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States Airports in United States
    STC111 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States Airports in United States
    EAU112 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States Airports in United States
    RST123 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails?

The lifts and runs reach 289 m (948 ft); the lowest point is 270 m, a vertical drop of 19 m.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 28 km away in a straight line; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 111 km away.

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