Nordic Ski Trails

Cross Country Skiing

Did you know that Sioux Falls has three Nordic ski trails within the city limits? All trails offer a variety of skill levels, scenic wooded areas, and a surefire way to get some exercise. The Great Bear trail location also offers lessons to the beginning skier. So grab a friend, dust off those skis, and head for the trails. After any traceable snowfall, trails will be groomed following priority city snow removal. For more information call 605-367-8222.

Locations:

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum & East Sioux Falls Historic Site

1900 S. Perry Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

Parking available.

• North Meadow Ski Trail: .6 Miles
• South Meadow Ski Trail: .8 Miles

Sertoma Park Ski Trail

Sertoma Park, West 49th Street and Oxbow Avenue

Parking available.

• 1.2 mile trail
• Trail system includes wooded areas frequently inhabited by wildlife.

Spencer Park

Spencer Park, southwest of I-229 and South Cliff Avenue

Parking available.

• Loop 1: .5 Miles
• Loop 2: .5 Miles
• 1 mile total
• Very scenic area that has a smooth rolling trail.
• Skiers will enjoy the open spaces as well as the wooded area views. 

Great Bear Recreation Park

Great Bear Recreation Park, 5901 East Rice Street

Parking available.

• 6 K groomed ski loop
• Wooded area with varying degree of terrain.
• Trails for beginners and the more experienced Nordic and Skate skier.

Skier's Responsibility Code

There are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal
awareness can help reduce.

• Always stay in control. Be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
• People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It's your responsibility
  to avoid them.
• Never stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
  Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and
  yield to others.
• Always use devices that help prevent runaway equipment.
• Observe all posted signs and warning. Keep off closed trails and
  out of closed areas.