Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is an easy-to-learn winter recreation activity for all ages. In addition to health benefits similar to walking, it is a fun way to explore parks and other recreation areas once the snow falls.
In Ramsey County, snowshoeing is permitted in all parks except on designated and groomed cross-country ski trails or areas plowed for pedestrians. Passes are not required.
Dedicated or multi-use trails:
Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek
Trail access
75 Winthrop Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(next to Battle Creek Recreation Center)
The parking lot at Battle Creek Elementary may be used for overflow parking on weekends, and weekdays after 3 p.m.
Trail information
- Snowshoeing is allowed on a dedicated hiking and snowshoeing trail.
- The trail has natural snow conditions and is not groomed.
- No dogs are allowed in this area.
- Please stay off the cross country ski trail, except for noted crossing points.
- Restrooms, tables and chairs, lockers and storage cubbies can be found in the Battle Creek Recreation Center, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Battle Creek Regional Park East
Trail access
2301 Lower Afton Road
Maplewood, MN 55119
Trail information
Snowshoeing is allowed alongside the ski tracks on the main loop. Please stay off of the dedicated ski tracks.
Goodrich Golf Course
Trail access
1820 Van Dyke St
St Paul, MN 55109
Parking is located on the west side of Van Dyke Street, halfway between Aldrich Arena and the Family Service Center. Park and walk across Van Dyke Street to the entrance gate. A bench is located inside the golf entrance to put on snowshoes. Do not park in Goodrich Golf Course Clubhouse parking lot.
Trail information
- A minimum amount of six inches of snow is needed for the trails to be open.
- Open from sunrise to sunset.
- Walkers welcome. No dogs, skiing or bikes.
- Snowshoe on trails or visitors are encouraged to venture around the course and explore, but please stay off greens and ponds.
Equipment rental
A limited number of snowshoe rentals are available for free at the Parks & Recreation office for use at Goodrich Golf Course. Rentals can be reserved in person on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Rentals are available during normal operating hours and are not be available on county holidays.
Tamarack Nature Center
Trail access
5287 Otter Lake Road
White Bear Township, MN 55110
Trail information
- Dedicated trail for snowshoeing.
- Facility information
Rental equipment
On-site showshoe rental during select hours and multiple snowshoe instruction programs for families during the winter season.
Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park
Trail access
500 Gramsie Road
Shoreview, MN 55126
Trail information
- Multi-use groomed trail.
- Park map
Winter programs
Find upcoming dates for all of our family-friendly winter activities on our programs page.