CROSS COUNTRY SKIING &
SNOWSHOING
Zippel Bay State Park, on the South Shore, maintains over 12 miles of groomed ski and snowshoeing trails. The trails wind through scenic areas of vast stands of pine, spruce and birch trees. You can enjoy the gently sloping topography of the park. Local clubs organize free moonlight ski events. In Baudette, trek across the Rainy River or snowshoe in the school forest across from the school. At the Northwest Angle, get off trail and explore to your heart’s content.
PASS
INFORMATION
Ski Pass Information
All cross-country Zippel-CC-trailskiers on ski trails in State Parks or Forests, or on State or Grant-in-Aid Trails, who are aged 16 and above, must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. You must sign your ski pass and carry it with you when skiing. Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota’s cross-country ski trail system.
Ski Pass Rates
Daily ski pass: $10
One-season ski pass: $25
Three-season ski pass: $75
Purchasing a Ski Pass
- Minnesota State Parks:
You will be able to purchase a daily pass in person at all parks except Carley, Crosby Manitou, Monson, or Schoolcraft State Parks. Self-registration for daily, annual and three-year ski passes will be available in parks with ski trails this winter. A mail-in envelope and an application will be provided for the purchaser. Payment or credit card information, along with a signature and personal information, will be required from the purchaser. The purchaser will retain a receipt until the ski pass arrives in the mail. - By phone:
Call 1-888-MNLICENse (1-888-665-4236) to buy a daily, one-season, or three-season ski pass. It’s instant and easy. Have your date of birth, driver’s license and credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa) ready when you call. (There is a $3.50 processing fee for this convenience.)
Zippel Bay State Park is located at the following address:
3684 54th Ave NW
Williams, MN 56686