1,010 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
0
Campgrounds
About Mount Kato Ski Area
Mount Kato Ski Area is a small ski operation in Mankato, Minnesota, serving the region with 223 feet of vertical drop. The terrain sits at 1,010 feet elevation and operates during the winter season when snow conditions permit. As a local ski area, it offers a low-key alternative to larger resorts, best suited for beginners and families looking for accessible slope time without the drive to distant mountains. Winter weather and snow depth will dictate the operating season and daily conditions.
Know before you go
Mount Kato Ski Area
Sun & Moon
11:55 AM
Sunrise
6:13 PM
Solar Noon
12:30 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:33 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:52 PM
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Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Live12h 35m of daylight
Mount Kato Ski Area
Season
62days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 62 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Mount Kato Ski Area
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Minnesota River Trail
2.04 mi · 1841 ft gain
MN Pheasants Hunter Access Trail
0.32 mi · 3 ft gain
Flandrau State Park Hiking Club Trail
1.87 mi · 455 ft gain
Minnesota Valley State Trail (Louisville Swamp Unit)
5.65 mi · 407 ft gain
Carver Rapids Trails
2.64 mi · 166 ft gain
Middle Road Trail
1.44 mi · 97 ft gain
North Hunter Lot Trail
2.11 mi · 93 ft gain
Jab's Dike Trail
0.51 mi · 91 ft gain
Things to Do
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