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Fond du Lac State Forest

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Trails: 20 km (12 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing.
Trail fees: MN Ski Pass
Snow report:
Nearest town: Cromwell, MN
Web site: MN State Forests
Trail map: Available from the DNR
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing
Facilities: Warming shelters
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Duluth has several hotels and other accommodations
Location of trails: The park is about 2 miles east of Cromwell.
Tourist info: Duluth Visitors Bureau
Weather report: for Cromwell
Map of local region: Cromwell Area

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.00  

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Name of XC Area: Fond du Lac State Forest
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2005
Trails that I skied: Short loop
My favorite trails: Carbody Hill loop
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Great scenery with moderate trail variation. Easy enough to bring your beginner friends, challenging enough for a good workout.
What I disliked: Can be a bit tough to get to trailhead if roads haven't been recently cleared.
Comments:
Submitted by: SJF
from: Cambridge, MN
Date submitted: Jan 3, 2005

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Name of XC Area: Fond du Lac State Forest
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: Carbody Hill Loop
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: Quiet location with beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Multiple route options with nice maps.
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: SJF
from: Cambridge, MN
Date submitted: Feb 15, 2004