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Willow River State Park ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Willow River State Park is a ski area in Hudson, Wisconsin, United States, between 216 m and 284 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
284 m
Vertical drop
68 m
Cross-country
26 km
Nearest airport
MSP · 45 km

Willow River State Park is a ski area in Hudson, Wisconsin, the United States.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 216 m up to 284 m, a vertical drop of 68 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 25.8 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Willow River State Park

The nearest airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 45 km away in a straight line — roughly 58 minutes by car; Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is 96 km away. Nearby ski areas include Pine Point Regional Park, Lake Elmo Nordic Center Trails, Afton State Park and Afton Alps (13.5 km), which together add 14 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Willow River State Park

  1. 1
    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States Airports in United StatesTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MSP45 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States Airports in United States
    EAU96 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States Airports in United States
    STC122 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States Airports in United States
    RST124 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Willow River State Park?

The lifts and runs reach 284 m (932 ft); the lowest point is 216 m, a vertical drop of 68 m.

What is the nearest airport to Willow River State Park?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 45 km away in a straight line; Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is 96 km away.

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