Hidden Valley Recreation Area 

Northeast Minnesota

Cross Country Skiing

Contact Information

Hidden Valley Recreation Area

PO Box 346
.3 miles from city limits
Ely, MN 55731
(800) 777-7281 (Toll Free)

Located from Ely: 1/2 mi from jct of Hwys 1 and 169 to Hidden Valley Rd, then right for 1/2 mi., to the Hidden Valley chalet parking lot. MN ski pass required.

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About

Hidden Valley and Hidden Valley Extension Ski Trails provide a machine-groomed system of trails close to the town of Ely. The 15 km of trails vary in difficulty from easy to advanced. Hidden Valley Trails are connected to 'Hidden Valley Extension' on the eastern edge and to the Trezona Trail on the west. Trails are groomed for both skate skiing and classic skiing, with some open only to classic. Dogs are not allowed.

The Hidden Valley Ski and Mountain Bike trail system is a northern Minnesota mecca of 25+ kilometers of beautiful skate and classic WELL groomed ski trails and now NEW professionally developed single-track mountain bike trails. There are currently over 9 miles of professionally built single-track trails, including a recently completed 1+ mile technical track and a skills track with jumps and other technicals to practice on. Another 7+ miles are in development. Enjoy winding through a beautiful white pine forest with a variety of riding for all skill levels.

Rates

The Ely Nordic Ski Club, which grooms the trails, requests a $5 per day donation from non-members. Skiers need to purchase and carry a Great Minnesota Ski Pass, available from the MN Dept of Natural Resources.

  
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