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.