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A person wearing red ski boots stands on snow with red cross-country skis, near another set of skis and poles lying on the ground at Rainy Lake in Minnesota. | Rainy Lake, MN

Manka Lighted Ski Trail
A lush wetland marsh with tall green reeds and cattails in the foreground, a calm Rainy Lake in the middle ground, trees on the right shoreline, and a partly cloudy Minnesota blue sky above. | Rainy Lake, MN

Oberholtzer trail
A light-colored building with a peaked roof is surrounded by green trees near Minnesota's Rainy Lake. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting shadows on the paved walkway leading to the entrance. | Rainy Lake, MN

Rainy Lake Visitor Center

Several trails offer unique experiences for all skill levels:

  • The Rainy Lake Recreation Trail offers visitors a peaceful experience as it meanders along the park road, into the woods, and around rock outcrops. This paved trail is a great option for leashed pets, bicyclists, walkers, runners, and snowshoers to take in the views of forest, lake, and marsh scenery. It is a non-strenuous, accessible trail that requires about 1.5 hours round trip to complete.​
  • Oberholtzer Trail: Located near the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, this 1.7-mile trail meanders through forests and wetlands. Snowshoes are available to rent at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center (call ahead for availability).

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Beyond these trails, Voyageurs National Park offers numerous other snowshoeing opportunities. All open trails are available for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the winter, conditions permitting. Please be considerate and avoid walking on cross-country ski tracks with snowshoes.

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Blog Posts about Snowshoeing

A person snowshoes uphill through a snowy Minnesota forest with sunlight streaming through tall, snow-covered pine trees under a clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Winter Fun on Rainy Lake: 6 Outdoor Activities