Snowshoeing is a great way for people of all ages to explore the beauty of winter.
You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as skiing or snowmobiling. You can also snowshoe in most scientific and natural areas.
State parks with snowshoe rentals ($6/day)Snowshoe rentals may not always be available. Taxes are not included. | |
* At Itasca State Park, snowshoes are available for rent through a private concessionaire. For information call Itasca Sports at at 218-266-2150 or visit itascasports.com.
Events calendar
Scroll table right to see more »| 11/27/25 - 02/28/26 | Twinkle Light Trail | Itasca State Park | |
| 02/06/26 | A Walk to the Grandmother Cedars | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 02/07/26 | Junior Rangers - Quinzhee Crafters! | Jay Cooke State Park | |
| 02/07/26 | Beginner Snowshoeing - A Winter Adventure | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 02/07/26 | Wild River on Snowshoes - Animal Tracking (register for free) | Wild River State Park | |
| 02/07/26 | Kids' Snowshoe Hike: The Science of Snow | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 02/07/26 | Learn to Snowshoe | William O'Brien State Park | |
| 02/12/26 | Kid's Science Discovery: Snowshoeing | Itasca State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Event | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Hike | Glendalough State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Beginners Snowshoeing | Whitewater State Park - Visitor Center | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Event | Glacial Lakes State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Event | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Night - Ski, Walk & Snowshoe | Wild River State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Kathio State Park's Winter Scavenger Hunt | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Candlelight Event - Ski, Snowshoe, and Walk - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | Jay Cooke State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | Free Winter Recreation Equipment Rental | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 02/14/26 | The Art of Tracking | William O'Brien State Park | |
| 02/21/26 | Hidden History Snowshoe | Whitewater State Park - Visitor Center | |
| 02/21/26 | Snowshoe with a Naturalist | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park | |
| 02/21/26 | Candlelight Trails | Lake Shetek State Park | |
| 02/21/26 | Winter's Glow Candlelight Snowshoe | Big Bog State Recreation Area | |
| 02/21/26 | Snowshoe Hike to the Cascades | Tettegouche State Park | |
| 02/21/26 | Snowshoeing for Beginners | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 02/27/26 | Learn to Snowshoe | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 02/28/26 - 03/01/26 | Snowshoe Lacing Workshop | Lac qui Parle State Park | |
| 02/28/26 | NorthStar Trail Travelers' Snowshoe/Walk | Afton State Park | |
| 02/28/26 | Candlelight Hike & Ski | Frontenac State Park | |
| 02/28/26 | Snowshoeing Into the Past | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 02/28/26 | Candlelight Trek | Maplewood State Park | |
| 03/07/26 | Learn to Snowshoe | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 03/07/26 | Snowshoeing for Beginners | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 03/14/26 | Snowshoe or Snow Boot Hike | Itasca State Park | |
| 03/14/26 | Kathio State Park's Winter Picture BINGO | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
| 03/21/26 | A Walk to Grandmother Cedars | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
| 04/18/26 - 04/19/26 | Snowshoe Chair Lacing Workshop | Tettegouche State Park |
Please note: Occasionally, due to extreme weather or poor snow conditions, an event may need to be canceled or changed. When in doubt, call the park.