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University of Minnesota Nordic Center ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

University of Minnesota Nordic Center is a ski area in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States, between 284 m and 303 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
303 m
Vertical drop
19 m
Cross-country
5.1 km
Nearest airport
MSP · 13 km

University of Minnesota Nordic Center is a ski area in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 284 m up to 303 m, a vertical drop of 19 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 5.1 km of nordic trails.

Getting to University of Minnesota Nordic Center

The nearest airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 13 km away in a straight line — roughly 17 minutes by car; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 91 km away. Nearby ski areas include Como Park Ski Center, Columbia Ski Trails, Hiawatha Ski Trails and Highland National Golf Course.

Nearest airports to University of Minnesota Nordic Center

  1. 1
    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MSP13 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States Airports in United States
    STC91 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States Airports in United States
    RST133 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States Airports in United States
    EAU135 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is University of Minnesota Nordic Center?

The lifts and runs reach 303 m (994 ft); the lowest point is 284 m, a vertical drop of 19 m.

What is the nearest airport to University of Minnesota Nordic Center?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 13 km away in a straight line; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 91 km away.

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