1,345 ft
Elevation
12
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Nordic Ridge Recreation Area
Nordic Ridge Recreation Area is a small ski area located near Cross Lake in Minnesota, operating at an elevation of 1,345 feet. The area offers 112 vertical feet of skiing and riding terrain, making it a modest option for winter sports in the region. Given its limited vertical and size, Nordic Ridge is best suited for beginner and intermediate skiers and riders, or as a convenient local destination rather than a destination requiring significant travel.
Know before you go
Nordic Ridge Recreation Area
Sun & Moon
11:54 AM
Sunrise
6:13 PM
Solar Noon
12:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:34 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:52 PM
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Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Live12h 38m of daylight
Nordic Ridge Recreation Area
Season
62days
Ski Season Open
Opens in 62 days
LiveNov 15 – Apr 15 · Based on historical averages
Nordic Ridge Recreation Area
Best Time to Visit
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Off Season
September — Off season
LivePrime season: December – December
Nearby Trails
Boy River Canoe Route
hard · 30 mi · 76 ft gain
Goose Lake Hiking
hard · 14.48 mi · 721 ft gain
Lake Erin Hiking
easy · 1.22 mi · 157 ft gain
Cr 50 Hwt
hard · 6.55 mi · 424 ft gain
Sugar Lake Hwt
moderate · 3.44 mi · 277 ft gain
Johnson Lake Hwt
hard · 14 mi · 338 ft gain
South Trail
2.6 mi · 231 ft gain
Savanna Portage Trail
4.4 mi · 533 ft gain
Things to Do
Campgrounds & Shelters
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