Nordic Ski Trails

Cross Country Skiing

The City of Sioux Falls maintains a system of groomed Nordic (cross-country) ski trails across four locations, offering residents and visitors a great way to enjoy a variety of scenic views, varying skill levels, and excellent winter exercise.

For more information, call 605-367-8222.

Sioux Falls Nordic Ski Trail Locations

Sioux Falls offers four primary locations for cross-country skiing, from gentle loops to a 6-kilometer groomed park. Parking is available at all trail sites.

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum Ski Trails

Offering two loops, the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum offers skiers a chance to view nature and wildlife while enjoying that brisk winter air!

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

Sertoma Park Ski Trails

Sertoma Park offers just over a mile of groomed trails nestled in wooded areas frequently inhabited by wildlife.

Main Trail: 1.2 Miles

Spencer Park Ski Trails

Spencer Park offers two half mile loops in a scenic area with open spaces and wooded areas along smooth rolling trails

Loop 1: .5 Miles
Loop 2: .5 Miles

Great Bear Recreation Park Ski Trails

With over 6K of groomed trails, Great Bear offers skiers of all experience levels a chance to enjoy the great outdoors.

Trails: 6K

Skier's Responsibility Code (Safety Rules)

Skiing involves inherent risks. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all trail users, please adhere to the following code:

• Maintain Control: Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people and objects.

• Right-of-Way: Skiers who are ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your personal responsibility to avoid them.

• Stopping on Trails: Never stop where you obstruct a trail or are not clearly visible from above.

• Yielding: When starting downhill or merging onto a trail, you must look uphill and yield to others already on the path.

• Equipment Safety: Always use devices designed to help prevent runaway equipment.

• Obey Warnings: Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.