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Flag of United States Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota · United States · ski area

William O'Brien State Park ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

William O'Brien State Park is a ski area in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, United States, between 244 m and 302 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
302 m
Vertical drop
58 m
Cross-country
17 km
Nearest airport
MSP · 51 km

William O'Brien State Park is a ski area in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 244 m up to 302 m, a vertical drop of 58 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 16.7 km of nordic trails.

Getting to William O'Brien State Park

The nearest airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 51 km away in a straight line — roughly 1 h 7 min by car; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 106 km away. Nearby ski areas include Pine Point Regional Park, Trollhaugen Ski Area (7.2 km), Willow River State Park and Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails, which together add 13 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to William O'Brien State Park

  1. 1
    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MSP51 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States Airports in United States
    STC106 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States Airports in United States
    EAU109 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States Airports in United States
    RST148 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is William O'Brien State Park?

The lifts and runs reach 302 m (991 ft); the lowest point is 244 m, a vertical drop of 58 m.

What is the nearest airport to William O'Brien State Park?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 51 km away in a straight line; Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is 106 km away.

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