Jay Cooke State Park

Jay Cooke State Park near Carlton, Minnesota, operates as a small ski area with 415 feet of vertical rise and an elevation of 1,117 feet. The park combines downhill skiing and snowboarding with a natural setting along the St. Louis River valley. Winter conditions and snow availability determine the operating season, which typically runs through the colder months. The terrain and facilities serve regional skiers looking for accessible, local runs rather than destination-scale vertical or complexity.