Homestead Ski Trail

Homestead Ski Trail is a short, flat cross-country ski route in Original Homestead Park, a city-managed park in Moorhead, Minnesota. The trail is an out-and-back with a total length of about 0.2 miles and a total elevation gain of about 5 feet, so it is essentially level ground. It is a moderate route, and the trailhead sits within the park itself. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Moorhead show January highs around 17°F with lows near 0°F, while February runs a little warmer at about 23°F. Spring and fall bring milder conditions, with April highs around 54°F and October highs around 55°F. Several other spots lie within a short drive. The Moorhead Cooridor River Trail and the Riverfront Ski Trail are both about half a mile away, and the Shake Dome climbing area is also about half a mile off. The Red River Primitive Trail is roughly 2.3 miles away.