UPDATE September 12, 2026: New for 2026-27 Ski Season! Changes are happening at the Graystone Ski Trails. This winter there is a new parking area south of Hwy 301, just west of the original access road. New trails are being constructed. Parts of Hilltop and Warm Up Loop are now excluded by the DOC, and new trails/connections are being established;
THE DIRECTION OF BALTO’S DOG LOOP HAS BEEN REVERSED.
**Volunteers will be needed to help with trail clearing on October 17, 2026.** Pease contact nordicskiclubofcentralmn@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. Stay tuned for further information on potential work dates and updated maps.
The new entrance gate to Graystone Nordic Ski Trails
parking lot. Additional signage coming soon.
Location of permanent Graystone Nordic Ski Trails parking, south of Hwy 301 (Minnesota Blvd.)
Open Seasonally. Trails closed April 1, trails open November 1.
Orchard Loop Trail Length: 4.6 km
Warm-Up Loop: 1 km The Mitten: ## km Hilltop Loop: ## km Balto’s Dog Loop: ## km Total K if you skied it all: ## km Groomed: Skating/Classic
Lighted: No
Snowmaking: No
Address: 2### Minnesota Blvd, St Cloud, MN 56304
Description: About ## km of trail loops; Some trails are being re-routed in fall 2026 due to areas being made off-limits by the Department of Corrections; Orchard Loop, Warm-Up and Hilltop are primarily affected.
The direction of Balto’s Dog Loop has been reversed for safety, and to make it more fun. If possible, classic tracks will be added to this trail in 2026-27.
Orchard Loop will now begin and end at the parking area. New two-way trail has being constructed to connect the parking area with the original hub of trails (Warm-Up Loop, Hilltop and Balto’s Dog Loop). New maps to be provided as soon as we can make them!
The trails are mostly easy to intermediate, with a few challenging hills. The Trails run on land that was formerly a farm and take skiers through pastures, forests, and apple orchards, including some scenic woods and great hills. The trail is located near the Minnesota Correctional Facility (St. Cloud Penitentiary), about a mile from the Mississippi River. Do not trespass onto adjoining Department of Corrections property; please pay attention to the red signs.